Memory Care Activity Specialist

AlleyCorp; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 23,419 - 28,103; Full time

Job summary

Atria Senior Living in Longmont, CO is seeking a Memory Care Activity Specialist to lead Life Guidance programs and provide a range of recreational activities for residents with Alzheimer’s/Dementia.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, knowledge of recreational therapy or activity programming, and state-required certifications. Flexible scheduling supports varied shifts and a commitment to resident well-being.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1-2 years experience with an adult population developing activities.
• Working knowledge of recreational therapy or activity programming for residents with Alzheimer’s/Dementia.
• Certification(s) as required by state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead Life Guidance programs and develop service plans.
• Provide adequate and diversified recreational activities with supervision for each activity.
• Involve Life Guidance staff in planning and implementing the daily program including activities of daily living.
• Plan individual birthday celebrations for each resident.
• Develop programs for residents including programs for residents confined to their rooms.
• Engage and motivate residents resulting in program participation.
• Greet new residents to include them in activities and introduce them to others with similar interests.
• Assist in planning parties and monthly birthday celebrations; decorate the community by season/holiday.
• Support census-building initiatives in the community.
• Maintain records of activities and resident participation as required by state law.
• Assist Life Guidance Director in enlisting volunteers for the activities program.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Recreational therapy knowledge

Activity programming

Training/coordination

Flexibility with shifts

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Memory Care Activity Specialist

Job Locations: USA-CO-Longmont

Job Opening Post Information*: Posted Date 21 hours ago (7/22/2026 12:42 PM)

Requisition ID: 2026-280259

# of Openings: 1

Job Category (Portal Searching): Care - Memory Care

Salary Range: The wage range for this position is $17.00/hr - $20.40/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

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.

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