Memory Care Activity Specialist

Atria Senior Living; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays and PTO

Annual rewards for full-time staff

Annual scores rewards

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401(k) employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Atria Senior Living invites applications for dedicated Life Guidance/activities roles across its U.S. communities. You will create engaging programs, greet residents, and support celebrations, holidays, and daily living activities.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and PTO, health/dental/vision and life insurance, a 401(k) with employer match, tuition reimbursement, and eligibility for annual rewards based on tenure and location.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 1–2 years prior experience with adults in activities/education.
• Working knowledge of recreational therapy methods and their application to activity needs.
• Certifications required per state regulations.
• Ability to work varying schedules and shifts.

Responsibilities

• Leads assigned Life Guidance programs and develops service plans.
• Provides diverse recreational activities with supervision for each activity.
• Involves Life Guidance staff in planning and daily program implementation.
• 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 the community.
• Plans parties/activities and decorates the community by season/holiday.
• Supports census-building initiatives.
• Maintains records of activities and participation as required by state law.
• Assists in coordinating volunteers for activities.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Recreational therapy knowledge

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); or one to two years prior experience with an adult population developing and implementing activities and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have a working knowledge of the methods of recreational therapy or activity programming and their application to activity and leisure needs of residents with Alzheimer’s/Dementia.
• Required certification(s) based on current state regulations.
• Able to work various schedules and shifts as needed.
• Leads assigned Life Guidance programs and develops service plans.
• Offers adequate and diversified recreational activities to residents with sufficient supervision for each activity.
• Proactively involves all Life Guidance staff in the planning and implementation of the daily program which includes all activities of daily living.
• Plans individual birthday celebrations for each resident.
• Develops programs for residents including, if applicable, programs designed for residents confined to their rooms.
• Engages and motivates residents resulting in program participation.
• 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.
• 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 Life Guidance Director in enlisting the services of volunteers to aid the activities program.
• May perform other duties as assigned.