What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifestyles Associate position at Buckner International?
We are seeking a Lifestyles Associate to join our community committed to enhancing the lives of the Healthcare residents through the initial and ongoing planning, development, and implementation of programming As the Lifestyle Associate, you will play an important role in providing socialization opportunities, educational and recreational programs, as well as spiritual life support based on the needs and preferences of the residents. 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:
- High School diploma or GED
- Minimum one-year related experience
- 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 walk and stand for prolonged periods of time; ability to turn, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, stand and walk over 75% of shift.
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.
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.