Lifestyles Associate

Buckner Retirement Services Community: The Stayton at Museum Way, by Buckner Location: Fort Worth, TX - Onsite  Address: 2501 Museum Way, Fort Worth, TX 76107 Job Schedule: Full-Time  (Tuesday - Saturday)

We are seeking a Lifestyles Associate to join our community committed to delivering outstanding service to our residents. As a Lifestyles Associate, you will play an important role in all phases of resident activities that meets or exceeds Buckner quality, service, and hospitality standards. Join our team and inspire happiness in the lives of others! 

What you'll do:

• Develop, plan and implement social, recreational, spiritual and educational activities for residents.
• Encourage, motivate and assist residents to participate in social, recreational, spiritual and educational activities as determined by individual assessment; take part personally in activities.
• Assist and facilitate organized parties, games, trips, and other departmental activities in which residents participate campus-wide.
• Counsel residents at least once monthly.
• Participate in the development of interdisciplinary care plans for residents in cooperation with appropriate staff; document resident programs.
• Order activity supplies; coordinate the maintenance of music and craft supplies. Maintain orderliness and cleanliness of activity room, storage areas and office.
• Recruit, train, coordinate and actively work with volunteers assigned to assist with activities.
• Make appropriate arrangements for off-campus group activities. Coordinate transportation for residents to off-campus activities.

 What you’ll bring:

• High School diploma or GED
• Must meet at least one of the following criteria:
  1. Has a minimum of two (2) years prior related experience in social or recreational programming in a patient activities program in a health care setting; or
  2. Has successfully completed an activity director training course approved by the National Certification Council for Activity.
•  Completes and meets required training and certification requirements of Buckner and governing authorities; e.g. food handlers certificate.
• Requires ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or 10 pounds of force continuously to move objects and/or people.
• Requires ability to walk, stand and sit, sometimes for prolonged periods of time. Requires ability to bend, stoop, walk, stand, and frequently push and pull objects.

 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.  

The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Buckner is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, ​age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Buckner.