Engage Life Program Instructor

Atria Senior Living; Town of Ossining (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays and PTO

Annual anniversary rewards

Annual Scores Reward $500 (FT) / $250

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Atria Senior Living in the United States is seeking caring team members to support residents in engaging, meaningful activities across our communities. You will lead Engage Life programs, organize recreational activities, and help plan monthly events and celebrations to enhance residents’ active aging lifestyle.

Responsibilities include coordinating with staff, supervising activities with safety in mind, and inviting volunteers to support programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 3–6 months related experience or training.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small group settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead Engage Life programs and offer diversified recreational activities.
• Develop resident programs including those for residents confined to rooms.
• Plan parties and activities and coordinate volunteers to support programs.
• Engage and motivate residents to increase participation and activity levels.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

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.