Memory Care Activity Specialist

AlleyCorp; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays & 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 in Hamden, CT, is seeking a Memory Care Activity Specialist to lead Life Guidance programs and provide engaging activities for residents with Alzheimer’s/Dementia. The role requires a GED or high school diploma, knowledge of recreational therapy, and state certifications, with flexibility across shifts.

The position offers comprehensive benefits including health coverage, paid time off, retirement savings, and opportunities for advancement in a supportive community focused on

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of recreational therapy methods and applying them to residents with Alzheimer’s/Dementia.
• Required state certifications based on regulations.
• Ability to work varied schedules and shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead Life Guidance programs and develop service plans.
• Provide diversified recreational activities with supervision.
• Involve Life Guidance staff in planning daily activities and daily living tasks.
• Plan individual birthday celebrations for residents.
• Develop programs for residents including those confined to rooms.
• Engage and motivate residents to participate in activities.
• Greet new residents and integrate them with others with similar interests.
• Assist in planning parties and decorating the community for seasons/holidays.
• Support census-building initiatives.
• Maintain records of activities and participation as required by state law.
• Assist in enlisting volunteers for activities.

Skills

GED

Recreational therapy knowledge

Certification

Flexible scheduling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Memory Care Activity Specialist

Job Locations: USA-CT-Hamden

Job Opening Post Information* : Posted Date 1 day ago (9/22/2026 5:17 PM)

# of Openings: 1

Job Category (Portal Searching): Care - Memory Care

The wage range for this position is $16.94/hr - $20.33/hr, dependent on prior work history and experience

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

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Salary Range

The wage range for this position is $16.94/hr - $20.33/hr, dependent on prior work history and experience