Lifestyle Director (Activities) at Sagora Senior Living Inc.

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAre you a self-motivated individual who has a passion for senior adults? Do you love planning and creating inspiring events? Are you up to the challenge to engage residents in a meaningful way that individually motivates them based on their own personal needs, interests, and capabilities? Sagora Senior Living is seeking a creative, high-energy Lifestyle Director to join our team!Join our team at one of our senior living communities offering independent living, assisted living, or memory care, where we put Residents First while being team-focused and quality-centered. We put Residents First, and our team members matter! At Sagora, we invest in and empower our team members to move upward within the company and in their careers. Based on team member surveys, we are certified as a Great Place to Work! Apply now to join our dedicated team that cares, just like you!Our Core Values are Commitment, Empowerment, Communication, Excellence, and Teamwork!Did you know that our name Sagora comes from the combination of two words – Sage, which means wisdom or wise person, and Agora, which means a gathering place. Our communities are a gathering place of wisdom!Benefits: Company-paid telemedicine service for all full-time benefit-eligible team membersOn-Demand Pay – request a pay advance!Discount and rewards program – use for electronics, food, car buying, travel, fitness, and more!Health/ Dental/ Vision/ Disability/ Life InsuranceFlex Spending AccountDependent Care Flex PlanHealth Savings Account401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company matching!Paid time off and Holiday payTeam Member Assistance Program – counseling services at the other end of the phone!Discounted Meal TicketsReferral Bonus Program – earn money for referring your friends!Tuition Assistance (for programs directly related to team member's position)Lasting relationships with our residents who have so much wisdom to shareHow you will make a difference:Plan and implement resident activities according to needs of residentsMaintain the monthly activities calendar and assist Marketing Director with community newsletterCoordinate resident transportation for needs including, but not limited to, activities, shopping, and doctor tripsAssist with new move-ins and perform new resident orientationEstablish and coordinate the Community Resident Council and attend all meetingsSupervise and operate the community's storeListen and respond to all resident problems, complaints, suggestions, and ideas regarding activitiesCoordinate use of all volunteersDocument history of community with photographs and scrapbooksOperate activities within budgetServe as MOD as assigned and perform other duties as assigned by management teamWhat we are looking for: 1 year of work experience in the senior housing industry or event planning preferredDegree or certification in gerontological studies, recreation, or related programAffinity toward senior adultsOrganization and customer service skillsGreat communication skills (written and verbal)Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively with residents, families, guests, and other associates in EnglishMust possess or be willing to acquire a valid driver's license and Commercial Drivers License where necessary.Required to work some evenings and weekends for special eventsWhere you will be located: Community name: Elison Assisted Living & Memory Care of MariettaCity, State: Marietta, OHCommunity details: www.sagora.com/www.elisonmarietta.comStatus: Full TimeShift/hours: Monday - Friday 8a-5p with rotating weekends as Manager on Duty and evenings and weekends as needed for special events.Sagora does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services. Sagora is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.