Engage Life Program Instructor

Atria Senior Living; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays and PTO

Annual anniversary rewards

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Atria Senior Living in Walnut Creek, California is seeking a committed individual to lead and engage residents through meaningful programs and activities. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma or GED and effective communication skills to enhance residents' lifestyles.

This role involves planning various events, maintaining activity schedules, and actively engaging residents in community life. The position offers a supportive work environment and various benefits.

Qualifications

• Three to six months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination.
• Able to communicate effectively in person with individuals and small groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead programs that enhance residents' lives.
• Engage and motivate residents in recreational activities.
• Maintain schedules of upcoming activities.
• Assist in planning parties and community decoration.
• Support communication initiatives within the community.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We create communities where employees thrive in their work, helping our residents thrive in their homes.

Benefits

• 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 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

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience acceptable.
• Able to write simple correspondence and 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 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.