Engage Life Program Instructor

Atria Signature Collection; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays and PTO

Annual anniversary rewards (Full Time)

Annual Scores Reward (Full Time) or $/

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401(k) employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Atria Signature Collection in New York is seeking a team member to lead Engage Life programs and provide engaging recreational activities for residents. You will plan diverse programs, assist in special events, and help maintain an inclusive community that enhances residents’ active aging experiences.

Qualified candidates will have a GED or equivalent, 3–6 months of related experience, and strong written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 3–6 months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Able to write simple correspondence and present information to individuals and groups.

Responsibilities

• Leads Engage Life programs for residents with meaningful activities.
• Provides a range of recreational activities with appropriate supervision.
• Develops residents’ programs, including for those confined to rooms.
• Engages and motivates residents to participate in activities.
• Keeps residents informed of upcoming events and maintains activity calendars.
• Greets new residents and helps integrate them into the community.
• Supports planning of parties and seasonal decorations, including monthly birthday celebrations.
• Supports Bright Beginnings including housewarmings.
• Assists with census-building initiatives.
• Maintains records of activity participation as required by state law.
• Coordinates with the Engage Life Director to enlist volunteers.
• May drive the community vehicle if required.
• Other duties as needed.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

GED / High School Diploma

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:

• 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!

Requirements

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 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.