Job description
** Buckner Retirement Services Community: ** Baptist Retirement Community
** Location: ** San Angelo , TX - Onsite
** Address: ** 902-903 N Main St, San Angelo, TX 76903
** Job Schedule ** : Full-Time
We are seeking a Lifestyle Associate to join our community committed to delivering outstanding activities to our residents. As a Lifestyle Associate, you will play a n important role in all phases of planning of activities that meets or exceeds Buckner quality, service, and hospitality standards. Join our team and inspire happiness in the lives of others!
** What you'll do: **
- Regularly survey and interview residents and work with resident led committee to determine the residents’ past and present interests, talents, and their satisfaction with community programs and activities.
- Develop and implement activities for the residents in accordance with their needs. Recognize the individuality, diversity and spirituality of all residents when planning activities and celebrating holiday functions.
- Provide quality activities to residents in an environment which promotes their rights, dignity, freedom of choice, and their individuality.
- Provide individualized attention to each resident to encourage each resident’s ability to maintain or attain the highest practical physical, mental and psychosocial wellbeing.
- Assist in developing and coordinating activities and programs for residents including games, reading, listening, and organizing community involvement.
- Attend to the individual needs of residents which includes providing assistance with communications application, technology based requests activities and identifying residents’ reactions to the various activities.
- Use initiative and judgment to adapt programs to meet the needs of individual residents as well as the changing conditions of each resident.
- Promote positive public relations with residents, family members and guests.
- Develop and maintain communications of planned activities/programs. Communicate opportunities and success stories to residents and employees through newsletters, meetings, etc.
- Coordinate the transportation of residents to and from events outside of the residence.
** What you ’ll bring : **
- Requires in-depth understanding of a comprehensive field of knowledge normally associated with the attainment of a High School Diploma (or G.E.D.). Prior related experience in wellness, fitness or recreational therapy in senior living preferred. Sales and marketing experience preferred.
- Requires proficient working knowledge of the aging process as it relates to senior adults in an independent living setting.
- Requires knowledge of residents’ rights and ability to ensure an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment.
- Requires ability to organize activities and work with other departments and/or units to implement the activities.
- Requires ability to encourage teamwork with residents and/or staff members.
- Requires ability to effectively communicate with residents, staff members, family members, visitors and the public utilizing excellent customer service skills.
- Requires proficient ability to speak, read and write English.
- Requires ability to work independently with moderate supervision; ability to adapt to changing conditions and frequent demands; ability to acquire new knowledge.
- Requires ability to relate positively, influentially, and sensitively to a broad spectrum of persons in a variety of multi-tiered relationships and settings.
- Requires ability to maintain confidentiality.
*The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the * * essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. * * *
** About Buckner Retirement Services : **
Buckner Retirement Services comprises a network of senior living communities across Texas. As a not-for-profit, faith-based organization with over 60 years of experience, we're dedicated to providing exceptional care. Recognized as a Great Place to Work at all our locations, we offer rewarding opportunities for those passionate about working with seniors. If you're seeking a career in the senior living field, consider joining us at Buckner, where our purpose sets us apart. Buckner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. * *
*The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Buckner is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, **age, *sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Buckner.