Engage Life Program Instructor

Atria Senior Living; Village of Great Neck (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays and PTO

Annual anniversary rewards (Full Time)

Annual Scores Reward ($500 Full Time /

Job summary

Atria Senior Living is seeking engaged staff for its Engage Life programs in our communities. The role focuses on leading engaging activities that enhance residents’ lives and promote an active aging lifestyle.

You will plan and deliver a variety of recreational activities, greet new residents, and help create a welcoming, inclusive environment. Experience with program leadership and strong communication is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 3–6 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Able to write simple correspondence and present information to customers, clients, and employees.

Responsibilities

• Leads assigned Engage Life programs.
• Offers adequate and diversified recreational activities to residents with supervision.
• Develops programs for residents including those confined to their rooms.
• Engages and motivates residents resulting in program participation.
• Informs residents of upcoming activities and maintains a current events schedule.
• Greets new residents and helps integrate them into activities and the community.
• Assists in planning parties and seasonal events; decorates the community.
• Assists Engage Life Director in enlisting volunteers for activities.
• May drive the company vehicle to social and other destinations (if required).
• Performs other duties as needed.

Skills

Event planning

Resident engagement

Communication skills

Program leadership

Team collaboration

Driver's license

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.