Engage Life Program Instructor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays and PTO

Annual anniversary rewards

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Atria Senior Living is seeking individuals to lead Engage Life programs, providing recreational activities and enhancing resident engagement in Austin, Texas. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and relevant experience.

The role requires effective communication and leadership skills to motivate residents and maintain a lively community environment. Atria offers a range of benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with related experience.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and present information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned Engage Life programs.
• Develop and engage residents in diverse recreational activities.
• Maintain schedules of community activities.

Skills

Effective communication

Leadership in activities

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We create communities where employees thrive in their work, helping our residents thrive in their homes.

Atria Senior Living’s family of brands has openings for individuals looking for a career with outstanding benefits, including:

Benefits

• Paid holidays and PTO
• Employees may receive annual anniversary rewards dependent on classification, starting at $500 for Full Time employees
• Employees may be eligible to receive an Annual Scores Reward of $500 (Full Time) or $250 (Part Time) based on community survey results
• Benefits package also includes Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k) employer match
• Tuition reimbursement (U.S Based Communities)
• Enrollment in benefits varies by employee classification; anniversary reward amounts vary by location

As a valued team member at Atria, you’ll work in a supportive environment that provides advancement opportunities and promotes a healthy work-life balance. Apply now!

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 in 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.