Engage Life Program Instructor

Atria Senior Living, Inc.; Tyler (TX); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Atria Senior Living, Inc. in Tyler, TX seeks a dedicated Activities/Engagement Staff member to lead resident programs and coordinate a variety of recreational activities. You will develop engaging programs, supervise activities, and ensure residents are informed and involved in social opportunities.

Ideal candidates have a GED or higher, with 3–6 months of related experience and strong communication skills to welcome new residents and collaborate with staff on events and census efforts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 3–6 months related experience or training, or equivalent mix of education/experience.
• Able to write simple correspondence and present information effectively in one-on-one and small group settings.

Responsibilities

• Leads Engage Life programs for residents.
• Provides diversified recreational activities with supervision.
• Develops programs for residents, including those confined to rooms.
• Engages and motivates residents to participate in activities.
• Keeps residents informed of upcoming activities via schedule on bulletin board.
• Greets new residents and connects them with others with similar interests.
• Assists in planning parties/activities and seasonal decorations; plans monthly birthday events.
• Supports census-building initiatives within the community.
• Maintains records of activity participation as required by state law.
• Assists Engage Life Director in enlisting volunteers for activities.
• May drive the company vehicle between community locations if required by the community.
• Performs other duties as needed.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Public speaking

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.