Memory Care Activity Specialist

Atria Senior Living; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays and PTO

Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

401(k) employer match

Job summary

Atria Senior Living is seeking an engaged Activities Coordinator to lead Life Guidance programs and create engaging activities for residents. The role requires a focus on planning, supervision, and resident engagement in daily living and special events within the community.

The position emphasizes planning, collaboration with staff, and ensuring activities comply with state regulations while promoting a vibrant and inclusive living environment for seniors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 1–2 years’ experience with adults in developing and implementing activities/training.
• Working knowledge of recreational therapy methods and their application to residents with Alzheimer’s/Dementia.
• Certification(s) required per current state regulations.
• Ability to work various schedules and shifts.
• Leads Life Guidance programs and develops service plans.
• Plans and offers diversified recreational activities with appropriate supervision.
• Involves Life Guidance staff in planning the daily program including ADLs.
• Plans individual birthday celebrations for each resident.
• Develops programs for residents including those confined to rooms.
• Engages and motivates residents to participate in activities.
• Greets new residents and helps integrate them with others.
• Assists in planning parties, decorating the community, and celebrating seasons/holidays.
• Supports census-building initiatives.
• Maintains records of activities and resident participation as required by state law.
• Assists Life Guidance Director in enlisting volunteers.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Lead Life Guidance programs and develop service plans.
• Offer adequate and diversified recreational activities with supervision.
• Plan and implement the daily program including ADLs.
• Plan monthly birthday celebrations and seasonal activities.
• Develop programs for residents including those confined to rooms.
• Engage and motivate residents to participate in activities.
• Greet new residents and help them connect with peers.
• Assist in planning parties and decorating the community.
• Support census-building initiatives and volunteer recruitment.
• Maintain records of activities and resident participation as required by state law.

Skills

Recreational therapy knowledge

Program planning

Resident engagement

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certification(s) per state regulations

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.