Memory Care Engagement Specialist

Atria Senior Living - San Juan; San Juan Capistrano (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays and PTO

Annual anniversary rewards ($500 for F

Annual Scores Reward ($500 for Full-­?

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Atria Senior Living - San Juan is seeking a Life Guidance Associate to lead activity programs, plan engaging Recreation for residents, and collaborate with staff to support daily living activities. This role requires sensitivity to residents with Alzheimer’s/Dementia and the ability to work various shifts in a senior living setting.

The successful candidate will implement diverse recreational activities, document participation, and assist in planning celebrations and events while contributing to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 1–2 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.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Job description

Atria Senior Living - San Juan is seeking a Life Guidance Associate to lead activity programs, plan engaging Recreation for residents, and collaborate with staff to support daily living activities. This role requires sensitivity to residents with Alzheimer’s/Dementia and the ability to work various shifts in a senior living setting.

The successful candidate will implement diverse recreational activities, document participation, and assist in planning celebrations and events while contributing to