Memory Care Activities Lead – Engage Residents Daily

Atria Senior Living - Briarcliff Manor; Village of Briarcliff Manor (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays and PTO

Annual anniversary rewards

Annual Scores Reward

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Atria Senior Living - Briarcliff Manor is seeking a Life Guidance activities professional to lead recreation programs for residents. The role involves planning diverse activities, birthday celebrations, engaging residents with Alzheimer’s/dementia care needs, and coordinating with staff to promote participation and well-being.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and knowledge of recreational therapy or activity programming.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of recreational therapy or activity programming and their application to residents with Alzheimer’s/Dementia.

Responsibilities

• Leads assigned Life Guidance programs and develops service plans.
• Offers diversified recreational activities with supervision for each activity.
• Involves Life Guidance staff in planning daily programs including activities of daily living.
• Plans individual birthday celebrations for residents.
• Develops programs for residents including those confined to rooms.
• Engages and motivates residents to participate in programs.
• Greets new residents and helps integrate them into community activities.
• Supports planning of parties, decorations, and monthly birthday celebrations.
• Assists in census-building initiatives and maintains activity records as required by state law.
• Assists in coordinating volunteers for the activities program.

Skills

Recreational therapy

Activity programming

Alzheimer's/Dementia care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Atria Senior Living - Briarcliff Manor is seeking a Life Guidance activities professional to lead recreation programs for residents. The role involves planning diverse activities, birthday celebrations, engaging residents with Alzheimer’s/dementia care needs, and coordinating with staff to promote participation and well-being.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and knowledge of recreational therapy or activity programming.