Overview:

Community First is Hiring A LifestyleSpecialist to join our team! The Resident Lifestyle Specialist assists the Resident Lifestyle Coordinators and Director to plan, organize, and carry out a program of activities, which will provide entertainment, intercommunication, exercise, and relaxation.  Provides an opportunity for residents to express creative talent, and fulfill basic psychological, social, and spiritual needs.  This includes activities within skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, Elements Wellness Centers programs, Trips & Travel programming, and volunteer coordination, as needed.  While a Specialist may be assigned to one campus as a primary work location, the duties include working within other campuses, as needed, and working collaboratively with Resident Lifestyle Coordinators and other Specialists on programming.  Additionally, a Specialist may indeed have a “specialty” or focus areas such as exercise, travel planning, or healthcare-directed activities, but all Specialists assist in all areas, as needed and directed by the Coordinators and Director. 

Schedule: Full Time

Pay: Starts at $16 per hour and goes up based on experiance.

Responsibilities:

Initiates and promotes a variety of activities both within and outside the facility to stimulate and promote resident interest, communication, and general wellbeing.

Encourages hobbies, instructs and supervises craft activities among residents, in groups or individually, in recreational areas or in residents’ rooms.

Complies with safety regulations and policies.

Assists with parties, provide games and encourages residents to assist in the planning, such as making table decorations, wrapping gifts, trimming room or area, and other similar activities.

Encourages residents to participate in religious activities to fulfill their basic spiritual needs through visits with local ministers, attending religious services whenever possible, and spiritual reading material.

Encourages intellectual/educational development through literature, lectures, movies, cultural events, and other activities available in the community.

Provides prompt and accurate response to staff, resident, and family inquiries for information while always honoring confidentiality.

Must be familiar with OSHA Blood-borne Pathogen Standard and Company’s Exposure Control policy.

Responsible for maintaining knowledge and understanding of national wellness and activity trends.  This includes a primary focus on fall prevention, chronic disease management, evidence-based programming, and preventative health.

Work a flexible schedule between multiple locations for maximum efficiency.

Assists the Resident Lifestyle Coordinator with special events and functions.

Supervises and transports residents during indoor and outdoor activities and community outings.

Maintains resident activities documentation and charting as delegated by the Coordinator.

Carries out evening and weekend functions.

Prepares the activity area, equipment, and supplies.

Orders, maintains, and stores equipment and supplies.

For those specialists with personal training certification; plan and teach group exercise classes to residents, members and employees.  This also includes 1:1 personal training, orienting new members to the facilities, and performing fitness assessments and exercise prescriptions. 

For those specialists with trips and travel expertise; plan trips, coordinate ticketing, and payments, coordinate transportation, manage marketing, track attendance, and billing, and be flexible with evening and weekend support and responsibilities. 

All other duties as assigned and/or appropriate to the position.

Qualifications:

Minimum Job RequirementsEducation:  High School graduate or equivalent, Bachelor’s degree preferred.Licenses or other required certifications:  Personal Training certification preferredExperience: 1 year of experience in leading and assisting with a variety of activities and programs, preferably with older adultsSpecialized knowledge, skills, or abilities:Computer literate and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Excellent communication skills in working with residents, employees, families, and the public

Ability to be flexible, display dedication, sensitivity, patience, honesty, imagination, and resourcefulness

Ability to multi-task and work in an environment of changing demands and frequent interruptions

Ability to work independently and as a team member

Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule, including some evenings and weekends

Must be organized and detailed oriented

Must have knowledge of the safe operation of vehicles when transporting residents