Activities Associate

in Dallas, TX

Activities Associate Job

Job Description Job Attributes+

  • Job ID

    1150665

  • Req #

    118654BR

  • Job Location

    7831 Park Lane
    Dallas, TX 75225, US

  • Job Category

    Recreational Activities

  • Job Type

    Full-Time

  • Shift

    Daytime

Work With Purpose

At Five Star Senior Living, our people are the critical link to those we serve, and it is their vitality, energy, and caring nature that allows us to fulfill our mission of enriching and inspiring the journey of life. In addition to nurturing and advancing the lives of our residents, our team members enjoy meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth, within a supportive culture centered around advancing their lives, as well.

The Opportunity

We are actively looking to add a Lifestyle 360 Associate to our team. Lifestyle 360 is a holistic activities program for seniors built around the five dimensions of wellness: physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual. The Lifestyle 360 Associate with work with the Lifestyle 360 Director to assist in the analysis of the community's resident population and the development of an innovative, evidence based, seven days per week activity program that is engaging and incorporates the Five Dimensions of Wellness. The associate will occasionally Interview residents to determine their interests and program activity preferences.

What You’ll Do

Development And Planning

  • Analyze the demographics and needs of the resident population and utilize findings to assist in designing activity programs to meet the resident’s needs.
  • Work directly with residents to determine their interests and program preferences and determine what adjustments or accommodations may be needed within those programs to encourage program attendance.

Organize

  • In coordination with the Lifestyle 360 director, assist with the writing of recreation program descriptions.
  • Ensure that all documentation required by state and Five Star corporate policy is written in a timely fashion.

What You’ll Bring

Experience & Education

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Associate degree in human service or recreation therapy preferred.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Previous experience working in a health care setting a plus.
  • Ability to work effectively with small groups as leader or facilitator.

Shift/Hours
Daytime

We Got You

We see and support the whole you. Because investing in you, and all our team members, is the first step in making a difference in the lives of others.

  • Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision
  • 401k + Match
  • Competitive PTO
  • Life, Disability & other supplemental benefits
  • Professional Development Funds
  • Wellness Coaching & Personal Support Benefits
  • Recognition & Reward Programs

Is This You?

Beyond checking off the boxes, we’re looking for someone who shares our deep sense of purpose and passion for advancing the lives of others.

  • Puts People First – You have an authentic connection to our vision of a world in which the quality of life is ageless, and a desire to advance our culture by always respecting and empowering our team members, residents, and families.
  • Customer Focused – You strive to build and strengthen customer loyalty by delivering exceptional hospitality, thoughtful solutions, and innovative customer attraction and retention strategies.
  • Results Oriented – You’re forward thinking, seeing the big picture as you lead with empathy and drive to exceed results. You firmly believe that the way in which we achieve results is just as important as what we accomplish together.
  • Drives Operational Excellence – You encourage a mindset of continuous improvement. You respect ideas, collaborate, and empower others to elevate how and what we deliver for our customers and each other.
  • Embraces Change – You’re a change driver! A positive communicator who engages all key stakeholders to help them anticipate and embrace what’s next, you’re always adjusting the target for continuous improvement.

EEOC

Five Star prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee with regard to or on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, ancestry, sex, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity and expression (including transgender), sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, military status, certain criminal records, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), HIV testing, a personal admission to a facility for the care and treatment of a mentally ill person and taking of parental leave or membership in any other category protected by applicable law. In addition to federal requirements, Five Star complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has communities and/or facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

In addition, Five Star expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, ancestry, sex, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity and expression (including transgender), sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, military status, certain criminal records, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), HIV testing, a personal admission to a facility for the care and treatment of a mentally ill person and taking of parental leave or membership in any other category protected by applicable law. We will not tolerate harassment of employees in the workplace, or in other settings in which employees may find themselves in connection with their employment. Improper interference with the ability of Five Star’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination harassment or retaliation, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any federal, state, or local law is prohibited and will not be tolerated.

Job Additional Information

The Forum at Park Lane is a beautiful community in Dallas, TX, with more than 300 units offering independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care.

Additional Information

Who We Are

Five Star Senior Living seeks individuals who believe in our core values of putting people first, minding the business, working to be our best, acting with integrity, and listening - then acting decisively. Each and every role within Five Star and Ageility is important to the success of our business goal to enhance the lifestyle of seniors.

Explore the possibilities of a career with us.

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