Engage Life Program Instructor

Atria Senior Living - Palm Desert; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Anniversary rewards

Scores reward

Benefits package

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Atria Senior Living – Palm Desert is seeking staff to enhance residents' daily lives through meaningful engagement and varied recreational activities. Teamwork with Engage Life and other departments supports an active aging lifestyle.

Minimum qualifications include a HS diploma or GED and 3–6 months of related experience, plus strong written and oral communication skills. Training provided; benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED, three to six months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education or experience.

Responsibilities

• Leads Engage Life programs to enhance residents' lives and their aging experience.
• Offers diversified recreational activities with supervision for each activity.
• Develops programs for residents, including those confined to rooms.
• Engages and motivates residents to participate in activities.
• Keeps residents informed of upcoming activities and maintains a schedule of events.

Skills

Written communication

Presentation

Education

HS Diploma/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 Engage Life Director in enlisting the services of volunteers to aid the activities program.
• 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 $16.90/hr - $20.28/hr, dependent on prior work history and experience