
Resident Program Coordinator
Required skills
- resident lifestyle programming
- resident engagement
- program planning
- activity planning
- budget management
- resident rights
- dignity
- privacy
- confidentiality
- community resources
Nice to have
- programming experience
- activities experience
- staff supervision
- resident program assistants
Role summary
The Resident Program Coordinator is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing resident lifestyle programming within a senior living community. This includes creating activities and events that cater to residents' interests, enhancing their quality of life, and fostering socialization, fitness, wellness, education, recreation, and spiritual support. The role involves surveying residents to understand their needs, developing relationships to encourage participation, observing resident function, reporting changes to staff, utilizing external resources, and assisting with budget and staff management as needed. Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and a commitment to resident dignity and privacy are essential.
- Plan, develop, and implement resident lifestyle programming within the community as well as through outside trips and events.
- Survey and interview residents to determine their past and present interests and talents, as well as their satisfaction with the community’s programs and activities.
- Recognize the individuality, diversity, and spirituality of all residents when planning activities and celebrating holiday functions.
- Develop relationships with residents to encourage their participation in activities that enhance their quality of and appreciation for life.
- Observe residents’ function and behavior and reports significant changes or concerns to appropriate staff.
- Utilize outside community resources and independent contractors to enrich the variety of programs made available to residents.
- Assist with developing and managing the annual department budget.
- Assist with managing Resident Program Assistants as needed in the absence of the Director of Resident Programs.
- No experience required, although 6+ months of programming or activities in a professional setting is preferred.
- You are able to professionally communicate and listen to residents, guests, and coworkers.
- Perform work tasks in a manner that preserves each resident’s dignity, privacy and confidentiality.
- You are an enthusiastic person and enjoy building relationships with the residents and co-workers that you work with and for.
Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off. All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use DailyPay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday. Senior Lifestyle requires that all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination unless exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs. Government requirements or exclusions may apply.
Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork. In this role you will be responsible for planning and implementing programs and events which provide socialization opportunities, fitness and wellness activities, educational and recreational programs, as well as spiritual life support based on the needs and preferences of the residents at the community.
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