Engage Life Program Instructor

Atria Senior Living - Merrimack Place; Newburyport (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays and PTO

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401(k) employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Atria Senior Living - Merrimack Place is looking for a dedicated Activities Coordinator to lead Engage Life programs and provide diverse recreational activities for residents. You will motivate participation, schedule events, and help integrate new residents into the community with a welcoming approach.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED and 3–6 months of related experience. The position emphasizes teamwork, resident welfare, and maintaining accurate activity records in a supportive

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 3–6 months related experience or training or equivalent.
• Able to write simple correspondence and effectively present information to customers, clients, and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Leads assigned Engage Life programs to residents.
• Offers diversified recreational activities with supervision for each activity.
• Develops programs for residents including those confined to their rooms.
• Engages and motivates residents to participate in activities.
• Informs residents of upcoming activities and maintains events schedule.
• Greets new residents and integrates them into activities with others of similar interests.
• Assists in planning parties, decorating the community, and monthly birthday celebrations.
• Supports census-building initiatives and maintains records of participation as required by state law.

Skills

Communication skills

Written communication

Public speaking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

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.

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 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 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.

Salary Range

The wage range for this position is $18.00/hr - $21.60/hr, dependent on prior work history and experience