Memory Care Activity Specialist

Atria Senior Living, Inc.; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate and dedicated individual to lead Life Guidance programs for residents. This role involves developing engaging recreational activities tailored to the needs of residents, particularly those with Alzheimer’s or Dementia. You will play a crucial role in fostering a vibrant community atmosphere by planning various activities, celebrating residents' birthdays, and ensuring their active participation. If you are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for seniors and possess a background in recreational therapy, this is a wonderful opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and implementing activities for adults, especially with Alzheimer’s/Dementia.
• Certification based on state regulations is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead Life Guidance programs and develop service plans for residents.
• Engage residents in activities and ensure participation.

Skills

Recreational Therapy Knowledge

Activity Programming

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience with Adult Populations

Job description

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.

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.