Are you a creative type? A social butterfly? Do you enjoy working with seniors?The Lifestyles Coordinator is a very important, very hardworking, but very FUN person! Also called an Activities Coordinator or Activities Assistant, this is  someone who is a friend to our elderly residents, cares about their lives and interests and helps plan and facilitate a variety of wonderful daily activities and special events. We have both Independent and Assisted Living areas of our building, led by our Lifestyles Director. You will work with your director and team to bring joy, learning, exercise, events and memories to our beloved residents. 
Here are the most important attributes that we are looking for: 
-Be a TEAM player - we are in this together and appreciate contribution of ideas. Everyone has their own unique strengths and we are strongest when we combine them TOGETHER! Great communication is KEY. 
-Organized
-Ability to work a 3 day week: The ideal candidate can cover  days Thursday through Saturday. Be prepared for flexibility now and then as we have different events we may need help covering. You may be asked to adjust your schedule  for evening activities, special events, covering someone on vacation, etc. Don't worry.....nothing too scary! 
-Ability to LEAD activities and take initiative. That may mean calling BINGO, gathering folks to come hear a concert, leading ladies in a tea and chat....or so many other things like it. You don't have to be a loud person, just not too shy to stand in front of a group sometimes. 
-A knack for hosting parties is a definite plus! You are never to old to PARTY and our residents know that. Garden Plaza is always celebrating special occasions and milestones. Decorating, cleaning up, serving a little food and drink all might be involved. 
-Good on a computer: Not a whiz necessarily, but familiar with modern technology such as using an ipad or cell phone to pull up youtube, take photos, ability to use TV streaming services. We make a lot of flyers and notices for inside the building so a good eye for graphics is definitely appreciated. We use Microsoft Word for that.  We also keep track of a lot of things on Word Documents. Also, we have a special program that runs our "community channel" and you will need to learn how to use that. If you are tech challenged... this is not the position for you. 
-Be clean, put together, professional and very respectful of our community and the people who live here. 
-Love Seniors!! It goes without saying, of course. Once you start getting to know our residents, you will likely fall in love with each one though!
-With all that being said......an ability to think on your feet is needed. No matter how much we plan, things happen.....a musician gets sick, balloons are duds, a resident is having a rough day and wants to talk with you.....who knows! The great thing is that you will be working with a team that supports you. 
** One last note: The standard job description mentions a preference for a CDL (Commercial Driver's License)  - This is NOT required for this specific position.  Position Summary The Lifestyles Coordinator assists Lifestyles Director in implementing quality activities for residents ensuring recreational, physical, intellectual and social needs of each resident are met in accordance with all laws, regulations and Century Park standards. Reports to the Lifestyles Services Director. Qualifications Must have high school diploma or equivalent Valid commercial drivers’ license (CDL) in current state with clean driving record preferred Prior experience with seniors preferred Primary Job Responsibilities Assists Lifestyle Services Director in implementing quality activity programs including weekends and evenings Assists residents directly in Lifestyle Services Assists with planning monthly Lifestyle Services calendar Communicates monthly calendar of Lifestyle Services to residents and staff Assists volunteers to help with Lifestyle Services Welcomes and assists new residents with adjustment to community Encourages Lifestyle Services geared toward residents’ abilities and interests ? involves residents and families Encourages social involvement through outings and events: shopping, sightseeing, scenic, parks, dining out, sports events, drama/theater, etc. Encourages intellectual and educational development thorough literature, lectures, movies and cultural events Encourages entertainment and personal development through hobbies, music and crafts Encourages wellness and healthy lifestyle through exercise programs Encourages spiritual fulfillment through religious based activities Observes resident’s attendance, mood, behavior, involvement and notifies Lifestyle Services Director of concerns Additional Requirements Must enjoy serving seniors Must demonstrate excellent customer service and hospitality Must demonstrate trustworthiness and dependability Must work efficiently and effectively with little to no supervision Must demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills Must be able to receive and resolve complaints graciously Must be aware of the department’s role in marketing and public relations Must always be in proper attire and well groomed Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Century Park’s Code of Ethics and completes all required compliance training Who We Are At Century Park Associates, we are dedicated to creating an enriching lifestyle for our residents and a rewarding work environment for our valued associates. We take pride in providing an atmosphere where relationships of trust, leadership and personal ethics are not only valued, but expected of all our associates. Our “people come first” approach ensures that excellence, respect and outstanding service are apparent in all we do as an organization. We believe in caring for and loving our residents and strongly support their ability to continue growing, learning and contributing. Every day, team members at Century Park Associates choose to go beyond their job descriptions, exceeding expectations, on behalf of their residents. They have learned that those who go the extra mile receive rewards happiness of heart and peace of mind.