Engage Life Program Instructor

Atria Senior Living, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Atria Senior Living, Inc. in Sunnyvale, California is looking for a Program Leader to enhance the lives of residents through engaging activities. The role involves planning, executing, and supervising recreational programs, ensuring adequate participation and supervision for all residents.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED with experience in similar roles. Strong communication skills are essential for presenting information effectively and fostering community engagement.

Qualifications

• Three to six months of related experience and/or training.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and present information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead Engage Life programs to enhance resident lives.
• Plan and coordinate recreational activities for residents.
• Maintain current activity schedules and inform residents.

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.