Lifestyle Specialist

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At Madonna Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care , we value individuality and strong team connectivity. Our team members are compassionate, dedicated, and committed to providing high-quality care while building meaningful relationships with our residents, families, and one another.

Madonna Gardens is the premier Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Salinas. We specialize in a wide range of support and guidance for residents through specialized programming for care, activities, socialization, and dining.

We’re currently seeking a Lifestyle Director who can not only lead engaging programming in our community but also play a vital leadership role across our broader network of Carefield Living communities.

Benefits and Offerings:

• Competitive Pay
• Differential Pay
• Flexible hours
• Health Insurance
• Dental & Vision
• Bonuses
• Rewards and Incentives
• Career Advancement
• Comprehensive Training
• Fun and Collaborative Environment

Open Position Schedules:

• Full-Time
• Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm.

Pay:

$65000 - $67000 annually depending on experience

Essential Job Duties

In addition to leading lifestyle programs at Madonna Gardens, this role supports our broader Carefield Living network by:

Traveling between Carefield communities (approximately 30–40% of the role will require travel)

Assisting in the development of company-wide Lifestyle programs

Implementing and auditing Lifestyle programs at multiple locations

Running monthly support calls with Lifestyle teams across all communities

Requirements:

• 1+ year of experience conducting activities in a group setting (senior care preferred)
• Must be open to working holidays/weekends as needed
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate the community van
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (Gerontology, Kinesiology, Recreation Therapy, Health Promotion)
• 2–4 years of experience in wellness/activity planning for seniors
• 1+ year of supervisory experience (budgeting and staff development included)

Job Summary:

The Lifestyle Director is responsible for planning and leading the lifestyle programming at the community, ensuring that activities enrich the physical, emotional, and psychosocial well-being of all residents. This position will also support and collaborate with Lifestyle Directors across all Carefield communities to standardize and enhance programming.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create monthly event calendars and newsletters
• Lead community-wide activities, outings, and celebrations
• Conduct resident surveys to shape programming
• Oversee transportation coordination
• Recruit, train, and supervise department staff and volunteers
• Maintain department budgets and supply inventory
• Drive residents for community outings as needed
• Represent Carefield Living’s core values and lifestyle vision across communities
• Collaborate with other communities to share best practices and support regional lifestyle initiatives

Physical & Working Requirements:

• Ability to lift/carry up to 25 lbs., push up to 40 lbs., and assist residents physically during activities
• Must be able to travel between multiple Carefield communities as needed
• Must be willing to work evenings, weekends, or holidays when required