Are 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!

At Sagora Senior Living, we strive to put our residents first in all we do. Serving in one of our communities means getting the privilege to build meaningful, lasting rapport with our residents. In addition to our unmatched company culture and potential growth opportunities, we also offer the opportunity to work in an ever-growing industry alongside people who care, just like you. We offer Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care living options at communities across five states. If you are interested in joining our mission to change lives, apply now!

Our Core Values are Commitment, Empowerment, Communication, Excellence, and Teamwork!

What you will contribute:

The Lifestyle Director is responsible for planning, creating and implementing programs, activities, and other events to enrich the lives of our residents. This individual will be responsible for building relationships with our residents in order to effectively encourage the continued social and physical well-being for each resident.

Benefits:

• Company-paid telemedicine service through Teladoc for all Full-Time benefit eligible team members
• On-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 Insurance
• Flex Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flex Plan
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company matching!
• Paid time off and Holiday pay
• Associate Assistance Program – counseling services at the other end of the phone!
• Discounted Meal Tickets
• Referral Bonus Program – earn money for referring your friends!
• Tuition Assistance (for programs directly related to team member's position)
• Lasting relationships with our residents! Our residents have so much wisdom to share!

How you will make a difference:

• Plan and implement resident activities according to needs of residents
• Maintain the monthly activities calendar and assist Marketing Director with community newsletter
• Coordinate resident transportation for needs including, but not limited to, activities, shopping, and doctor trips
• Assist with new move-ins and perform new resident orientation
• Establish and coordinate the Community Resident Council and attend all meetings
• Supervise and operate the community's store
• Listen and respond to all resident problems, complaints, suggestions, and ideas regarding activities
• Coordinate use of all volunteers
• Document history of community with photographs and scrapbooks
• Operate activities within budget
• Serve as MOD as assigned and perform other duties as assigned by management team

What we are looking for:

• 1 year of work experience in the senior housing industry or event planning preferred
• Degree or certification in gerontological studies, recreation, or related program
• Affinity toward senior adults
• Organization and customer service skills
• Great communication skills (written and verbal)
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively with residents, families, guests, and other associates in English
• Must 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 events

Where you will be located:

• Community name: Elison of Orchard Glen
• City, State: Orchard Park, NY
• Community details: www.elisonorchardglen.com
• Status: Full Time
• Shift/hours: Monday - Friday 8a-5p with rotating weekends as Manager on Duty and evenings and weekends as needed for special events.