Memory Care Activity Specialist

Atria Senior Living; Town of Ossining (NY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Atria Senior Living in Ossining, NY is seeking an Activity Coordinator to lead Life Guidance programs and develop service plans for residents. You will oversee diverse recreational activities with appropriate supervision and work with staff to plan daily programs including ADLs.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, knowledge of recreational therapy for dementia, and state-certified qualifications as applicable. The position emphasizes resident engagement and accurate record-keeping.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 1–2 years' experience with adults in activities.
• Knowledge of recreational therapy methods for dementia residents.
• State regulations require current certification(s).

Responsibilities

• Lead Life Guidance programs and develop service plans.
• Provide diverse recreational activities with supervision.
• Involve staff in daily program planning and ADL activities.
• Greet new residents and foster social connections.
• Maintain activity records as required by state law.
• Assist Life Guidance Director in enlisting volunteers to aid programs.

Skills

Life Guidance

Activity planning

Resident engagement

Program development

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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.