Memory Care Activity Specialist

Atria Senior Living, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in senior living is seeking a compassionate Memory Care Activity Specialist. This role focuses on enhancing the lives of residents through engaging activities tailored to their needs. With a supportive environment that prioritizes employee growth and work-life balance, you will have the opportunity to lead programs that foster community and joy among residents. Join a team that values your contributions and offers competitive benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Holidays and PTO

Annual Anniversary Rewards

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience developing and implementing activities for adults.
• Knowledge of recreational therapy methods for Alzheimer’s/Dementia.

Responsibilities

• Lead Life Guidance programs and develop service plans.
• Engage residents in activities and plan celebrations.
• Maintain records of activities and resident participation.

Skills

Recreational Therapy Knowledge

Activity Programming

Communication Skills

Supervision Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience with Adult Population

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This range is provided by Atria Senior Living. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$17.00/hr - $19.55/hr

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. Apply now!

• 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

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