Lifestyles Associate

Buckner Retirement Services Community: Ventana by Buckner
Location: Dallas, TX - Onsite
Address: 8301 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75225
Shift: Tuesday through Saturday / 8:30 am - 5 pm
Job Schedule: Full Time

We are seeking a Lifestyles Associate to join our community committed to delivering outstanding service to our residents.

As a Lifestyles Associate, you will impact the lives of all members and residents through assisting with activities and programming in a senior living setting.

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.

What You'll Bring:


* High School diploma or GED.


* Minimum one-year related experience preferred, in wellness, fitness or recreational therapy in senior living, or appropriate formal education or Buckner training.


* Requires proficient working knowledge of the aging process as it relates to senior adults in an independent living setting.


* Requires ability to organize activities and work with other departments and/or units to implement the activities.


* Requires ability to read, write and understand business documents which are written in English.


* A friendly attitude and a servant's heart.

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.

About Buckner Retirement Services:
Buckner Retirement Services comprises a network of senior living communities across Texas.

As a not-for-profit, faith-based organization with over 60 years of experience, we're dedicated to providing exceptional care.

Recognized as a Great Place to Work at all our locations, we offer rewarding opportunities for those passionate about working with seniors.

If you're seeking a career in the senior living field, consider joining us at Buckner, where our purpose sets us apart.

Buckner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.