Engage Life Program Instructor

Atria Senior Living, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Atria Senior Living, Inc. in Austin, Texas, is seeking a dedicated individual to lead programs enhancing residents' lives and meeting their active aging expectations. This role includes developing recreational activities, motivating residents, and maintaining a vibrant community atmosphere.

Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED, with related experience preferred. Strong communication skills are essential for success in this position. Join us in enriching the lives of our residents through meaningful engagement.

Qualifications

• At least three to six months of related experience and/or training.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Effective presentation skills in one-on-one and small groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Engage Life programs for residents.
• Offer recreational activities with appropriate supervision.
• Motivate residents to participate in activities.
• Maintain activity schedules on bulletin boards.
• Assist in community decorating and planning events.
• Support community census building initiatives.

Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Job description

Responsibilities

Leads assigned programs that are of interest and meaning to our residents in order to enhance their lives and exceed their active aging lifestyle expectations.

• Leads assigned Engage Life programs.
• Offers adequate and diversified recreational activities to residents with sufficient supervision for each activity.
• Develops programs for residents including, if applicable, programs designed for residents confined to their rooms.
• Engages and motivates residents resulting in program participation.
• Informs residents of upcoming activities and maintains a current schedule of events on the bulletin board.
• Greets new residents making a special effort to include and engage them in activities and introduce them to others in the community with similar interests and backgrounds.
• Assists in planning parties and activities as well as decorating the community according to the season and/or holiday throughout the years as well as planning monthly birthday parties to honor residents.
• Assists Bright Beginnings including housewarmings.
• Supports and actively participates in the community’s census building initiatives.
• Maintains records of all activities, resident participation levels and acceptance of each activity by residents as required by state law.
• Assists Engage Life Director in enlisting the services of volunteers to aid the activities program.
• May drive company vehicle from community to social and other various destinations (only if required by community).
• May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); three (3) to six (6) months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience acceptable.
• Able to write simple correspondence. Able to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.