Engage Life Program Instructor

Atria-Senior-Livin; Whitemarsh Township (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays/PTO

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Anniversary rewards

Job summary

Atria Senior Living is seeking a motivated individual to join our Engage Life programming team on site, enhancing residents' daily lives with diverse activities and meaningful engagement.

You will lead programs, coordinate events, and support census-building efforts while maintaining accurate records and working with volunteers and staff. Competitive hourly pay comes with benefits and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 3–6 months related experience or equivalent.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and present information clearly to individuals and groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead Engage Life programs to enhance residents' lives and exceed activity expectations.
• Offer diversified recreational activities with supervision.
• Develop programs for residents, including those confined to rooms.
• Engage and motivate residents to participate in activities.
• Inform residents of upcoming activities and maintain the schedule.
• Greet new residents and help them connect with others.
• Assist in planning parties, decorations, and monthly celebrations.
• Support census-building initiatives within the community.
• Maintain records of participation and activity acceptance.
• Assist Engage Life Director in coordinating volunteers.
• May drive the company vehicle as required.
• Other duties as needed.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

High school diploma (GED)

Job description

Overview

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

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 $17.00/hr - $20.40/hr, dependent on prior work history and experience