Memory Care Activity Specialist

Atria Senior Living; Village of Briarcliff Manor (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays and PTO

Annual anniversary rewards (Full Time)

Annual Scores Reward (Full Time) or (1

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401(k) employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Atria Senior Living is seeking a dedicated Life Guidance activities professional to lead and implement engaging programs for residents in our New York communities.

You will plan daily activities, coordinate volunteers, and ensure programs meet residents’ physical, social, and cognitive needs while maintaining detailed participation records.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of recreational therapy methods and their application to residents with Alzheimer’s/Dementia.
• Leads Life Guidance programs and develops service plans.
• Proactively involves Life Guidance staff in planning daily activities and celebrations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement daily activities for residents.
• Develop social and recreational programs including birthday celebrations.
• Maintain records of activities and resident participation.
• Coordinate volunteers for activities and census-building initiatives.
• Assist in planning parties and seasonal decorations.

Skills

Recreational therapy knowledge

Activity programming

Volunteer coordination

Scheduling flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

State certifications (as required)

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.