Job Title: Lifestyle Director
Department: Activities
Reports To: Lifestyle Director
Location: Community
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Revised Date: January 2020
One of the keys to Sonata Senior Living’s success as a company is our Team Members. We expect and depend upon each Team Member to perform the tasks assigned to the best of their abilities. We believe that hard work, a commitment to excellence and a desire to work with seniors are essential to a successful career in senior living.
MISSION STATEMENT
Sonata Senior Living enriches the lives of older adults through innovative programming, services and care that honor individuality and personal choice.
OUR GUIDING PHILOSOPHY
Sonata Senior Living is committed to providing the highest-quality senior living services with sensitivity and compassion to our residents, staff and guests AT ALL TIMES. We actively seek new ways of exceeding the expectations of residents, colleagues, and guests on an ongoing basis by placing customer service and resident choice at the center of everything we do through our Core Values.
Excellence - We are committed to providing excellent service; to everyone, at all times.
Integrity - We will honor the truth; in accordance with the highest principles and ethics.
Respect - We will demonstrate respect to every individual; without exception.
Passion - We are driven by enthusiasm for those that we serve; our residents, guests, and Team Members.
Teamwork - We will develop people and foster teamwork through mutual respect and communication
SUMMARY
The Lifestyle Coordinator conducts social, religious, educational and service-related programs for the assisted living residents as directed by the Lifestyle Director. Said activities are experienced both within the community and in the community as a whole.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the Activity Programs of the Community.
- Plan and schedule movies, parties, games, projects, crafts, resources and field trips for residents at least one month in advance.
- Provide craft supplies, materials, library services, tapes, records and Braille reading materials and assist and supervise resident with activities.
- Provides training in the designing of creative activity programs daily, monthly and annually to meet the individual needs and interests of the residents.
- Provides mentoring in the planning and designing of the activities calendar each month including distribution the calendar to each resident, family members, and friends, and posting throughout the residence.
- Provides guidance on how to meet one-on-one with residents to assess appropriate programs for residents who cannot participate in group settings.
- Provides guidance on the transportation of residents to and from events outside of the residence, which may include driving the residence van/bus and how to monitor and account for residents when leaving or returning to the community.
- Manage the Activities department monthly budget
- Train the department staff on the need to train and engage community staff to help in the delivery of activities and other areas regarding the quality of life for residents.
- Provides guidance in identifying activities for special events at the residence, which includes residents, families, and friends.
- Schedule, facilitate and keep recorded minutes of Resident Council monthly meetings.
- Develops steps to identify community resources and contacts to enhance the quality of life for residents.
- Maintains friendly and concerned relationship with residents while upholding the Company’s policies and procedures.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises department team members and volunteers.
COMPANY WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere with residents, residents' families, visitors and team members.
- Protects privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to the resident, team member, residence, company information and records.
- Maintains a safe and secure working environment and practices safe working habits.
- Complies with the attendance policy.
- Complies with the cell phone and social media policies.
- Maintains neat appearance, good personal hygiene and appropriate attire per dress code.
- Participates in training, in services and attends meetings when required.
- Assists with special projects as assigned and performs other related duties.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Prior to presence in the community, applicant must have completed a Post Hire Health Questionnaire upon offer of employment. A TB test result must be received with 7 days of employment. Previous TB test results cannot be older than 6 months; chest x-ray results 2 years. A Criminal Record Clearance is required prior to team member’s starting date.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be at least 18 years of age and have a minimum of two years experience with geriatric residents or two years experience in the human services area. Must have demonstrated social and communication skills, both written and verbal.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or team members of organization.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Most possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a private vehicle for business use. Must carry and maintain current first aide certificate.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Position requires the ability to stand, reach, bend/stoop/crouch, push/pull/lift/carry up to 50lbs, twisting/ turning and repetitive motion
PHYSICAL ABILITIES
Must have good vision, hearing and speech
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhausted list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.