Engage Life Program Instructor

Atria Senior Living, Inc.; Barrington (RI); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Atria Senior Living, Inc. is seeking an Activities/Engagement Assistant to lead Engage Life programs and coordinate resident activities. You will supervise varied recreation, assist in event planning, and ensure residents are informed and engaged in community life.

The role involves greeting new residents, planning seasonal celebrations, and maintaining activity records; some driving may be required where applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, 3–6 months related experience or training, or equivalent combination.
• Able to write simple correspondence and present information clearly.
• Work with residents, support activities under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned Engage Life programs.
• Offer adequate and diversified recreational activities with supervision.
• Develop programs for residents including for those confined to rooms.
• Engage and motivate residents resulting in participation.
• Inform residents of upcoming activities and maintain the schedule on the bulletin board.
• Greet new residents and introduce them to others with similar interests.
• Assist in planning parties and activities and decorate the community by season/holiday; plan monthly birthdays.
• Assist Bright Beginnings including housewarmings.
• Support census building initiatives.
• Maintain records of activities and resident participation as required by state law.
• Assist Engage Life Director in enlisting volunteers.
• May drive company vehicle when required.
• May perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Communication

Written correspondence

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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.