Engage Life Program Instructor

Atria Senior Living; Levittown (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Atria Senior Living seeks an Engage Life program coordinator to lead resident activities and ensure engaging, meaningful programs as part of our active aging lifestyle.

You will plan, implement, and supervise a variety of events, greet new residents, and collaborate with staff to support census-building initiatives while maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to present information clearly in one-on-one and small group settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead Engage Life programs for residents.
• Provide diversified recreational activities with supervision.
• Develop programs for residents, including room-bound residents if needed.
• Engage and motivate residents to participate in programs.
• Inform residents of upcoming activities and maintain a current schedule.
• Greet new residents and integrate them into activities.
• Assist in planning and decorating for community events and monthly celebrations.
• Support census-building initiatives and volunteer recruitment.
• Maintain records of participation and activity acceptance per state law.
• May drive company vehicle when required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or 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.