Job Description

Lifestyle Director (Therapeutic Recreation)

To plan, develop, coordinate and administer a social, educational and recreational program which meets the psychosocial needs of the Residents within the Assisted Living and Reflections Programs.

Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday 9am-5:30pm

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain activities programs for Assisted Living Residents and Reflections Program Residents.
• Assist Residents to continue with interests, hobbies and activities that they have previously pursued.
• Offer new opportunities to enhance their lives with new learning experiences. These via the learning of new crafts, dramatic club, choral groups, discussion groups – new avenues for self-expression.
• Plan and coordinate outings to every conceivable area, i.e., art galleries, theatre, music, racetracks, religious and cultural programs.
• Provide constant activity within the facility, which will allow for the expansion of friendships.
• Assist Residents in the formation of various clubs and organizations and interest groups, thus generating opportunities for leadership and involvement in the workings of the community.
• Plan a monthly calendar of events for Residents that includes on-going diversified activities that meet the religious, social, emotional, educational and recreational needs of the Residents.
• Coordinate Resident monies for special activities and events planned and run by the Programming Department.
• Write and edit a monthly newsletter, copies of which will be provided to each Resident and appropriate staff. These will be distributed to referral sources and recent inquiries and used as a marketing tool.
• Coordinate transportation for all special trips planned by the Programming Department.
• Interview all new Residents, provide them with a welcome basket and provide new Resident with orientation to building, available amenities, activities, etc.
• Purchase and prepare seasonal decorations as well as decorate for theme events.
• Establish, conduct and maintain records of Resident Council, its officers, and minutes of each meeting.
• Establish a welcome committee to assure new Residents’ move-in will be as smooth as possible.
• Request, in accordance with the activities budget, supplies necessary for the program.
• Maintain knowledge of Residents’ backgrounds, hobbies, special interests, languages spoken, etc.
• Coordinate exercise and swim programs for active and/or handicapped Residents according to individual Resident needs.
• Selectively recruit volunteers to assist in social programs.
• Arrange for photographs to be taken at major events and maintain an album of these pictures. Distribute press releases of events to local news media.
• Become knowledgeable on how to operate all equipment necessary to operate the Programming Department.
• Network with outside contacts to recruit social and educational groups in the community to participate in the Bristal activities.
• Provide positive publicity to the Bristal.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Executive Director.

Staff Management

• Manage the Programming Department staff, including interviewing/hiring/coaching & mentoring/training/disciplining/terminating.
• Create monthly schedules for the Programming Department staff ensuring coverage on all shifts. Responsible to cover shifts in person if coverage cannot be obtained.
• Evaluate staff and perform annual evaluations.
• Perform Safety Observation reports on staff.

Lifestyle Director - QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or Associates degree in related field.
• Requires experience working with older adults.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in developing a social activities program geared to the strengths and frailties of senior citizens.
• Good organization skills.
• Outgoing, warm and caring personality.
• Skills in one or more of social activities such as crafts, music, dance, etc.
• Clear speaking voice.
• Talk and hear in English in person and on phone
• Must have a clean driving record. Must have a CDL license or must obtain one within 6 months of your employment.
• First Aid Certification.

Benefits include:

• Salary increases based on annual performance
• Annual team appreciation events, quarterly team appreciation bonuses and an annual holiday bonus
• 401K plan
• AFLAC Benefits
• Company paid life insurance policy
• PTO days, company paid holidays, with a PTO cash-out option annually
• Optional lunch for all employees
• Available health, dental and vision coverage