Engage Life Program Instructor

Atria Senior Living; Newburyport (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays and PTO

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401(k) employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Anniversary rewards

Job summary

Atria Senior Living in Newburyport, MA, seeks a dedicated team member to lead Engage Life programs and coordinate activities that enrich residents’ daily lives. You will plan and host diversified recreational activities, ensuring supervision and engagement for all residents.

With a background in customer service or related experience, you will greet new residents, assist in event planning, and support volunteers to run programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 3–6 months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination
• Ability to write simple correspondence and present information clearly in one‑to‑one or small group settings

Responsibilities

• Lead Engage Life programs and activities for residents
• Plan and coordinate diversified recreational activities with supervision
• Welcome new residents and help integrate them into community events
• Assist in organizing monthly parties and seasonal decorations
• Support volunteers in running the activities program

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Public speaking

Written communication

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:

• 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.

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.

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 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.