Memory Care Activity Specialist

Atria Senior Living - Crossroads Place; Waterford (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays and PTO

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401(k) employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Annual rewards program

Job summary

Atria Senior Living is seeking a dedicated Life Guidance Assistant to plan and lead engaging activities for residents, including dementia-friendly programming, birthdays, and special events. You’ll collaborate with care teams to deliver meaningful daily experiences in a supportive environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, knowledge of recreational therapy principles, and the ability to work varied shifts. This role offers comprehensive benefits and a path for advancement.

Qualifications

• Must have GED or high school diploma or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of recreational therapy methods for residents with Alzheimer's/Dementia.
• Required state certifications based on current regulations.
• Able to work various schedules and shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Leads assigned Life Guidance programs and develops service plans.
• Offers adequate and diversified recreational activities to residents with supervision.
• Involves Life Guidance staff in planning and daily programming including daily living activities.
• Plans birthday celebrations for each resident.
• Develops programs including for residents confined to rooms.
• Engages residents to maximize participation.
• Greets new residents and facilitates introductions to peers.
• Assists in planning events and decorating the community by season/holiday.
• Supports census-building and maintains activity records as required by state law.
• Assists Life Guidance Director with volunteers for activities.

Skills

Recreational therapy principles

Activity planning

Resident engagement skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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

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!

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.

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 $18.00/hr - $21.60/hr, dependent on prior work history and experience