Engage Life Program Instructor

Atria Senior Living - Kinghaven; Town of Riverview (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid holidays

PTO

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Mentoring programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Atria Senior Living – Kinghaven is looking for an Activities Assistant to support Engage Life programs and resident life. You will help plan and lead engaging recreational activities and greet new residents to foster a welcoming community.

You will coordinate events, manage activity schedules, and assist with monthly birthday celebrations and housewarmings. Occasional driving of the community vehicle may be required, supporting a vibrant aging experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 3–6 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination.
• Able to write simple correspondence and present information one-on-one or in small groups.

Responsibilities

• Leads Engage Life programs for residents.
• Offers diversified recreational activities with supervision.
• Develops programs for residents, including those confined to rooms.
• Engages and motivates residents to participate.
• Informs residents of upcoming activities and maintains schedule.
• Greets new residents and helps them engage with others.
• Plans parties and seasonal decorations; coordinates monthly birthday events.
• Assists in Bright Beginnings and housewarmings.
• Supports census-building initiatives.
• Maintains records of activities and participation as required by state law.
• Assists Engage Life Director with volunteers.
• May drive community vehicle if required.

Skills

Written communication

Customer interaction

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

At Atria, we believe our employees deserve the opportunity to flourish at work and in life. Through Flourish at Atria, our comprehensive benefits program, we offer resources and opportunities designed to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth.

• Medical, dental, life, and vision coverage options
• Paid holidays & PTO
• 401(k) employer match
• Career development, including tuition reimbursement (US-based communities), professional training programs, and mentoring opportunities
• Employee recognition programs, referral programs, and employee discounts
• *Enrollment in benefits varies by employee classification

To us, flourishing means more than having a job. It means having access to resources and opportunities that support you as a whole person. Join Atria and discover a career where you can make a difference while building a future of your own.

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 $15.00/hr - $18.00/hr, dependent on prior work history and experience