Memory Care Recreation & Engagement Specialist

Atria Senior Living - Hacienda; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays and PTO

Annual anniversary rewards (Full Time)

Annual Scores Reward (Full Time)

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401(k) employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Atria Senior Living - Hacienda is seeking an Activities/Life Guidance teammate to lead and implement engaging programs for residents, coordinating daily activities and celebrations within a supportive community.

You will plan, supervise, and adapt activities for residents, including those with Alzheimer's/dementia, while contributing to census initiatives and ensuring compliance with state requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have a working knowledge of recreational therapy methods and their application to activity and leisure needs of residents with Alzheimer’s/Dementia.
• 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 Life Guidance staff in planning and implementing daily programs including activities of daily living.
• Plans individual birthday celebrations for each resident.
• Develops programs for residents including programs for those confined to their rooms.
• Engages and motivates residents resulting in program participation.
• Greets new residents and helps integrate them into activities with similar interests.
• Assists in planning parties, decorating the community, and monthly birthday celebrations.
• Supports census building initiatives and maintains records as required by state law.

Skills

Recreational therapy knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Atria Senior Living - Hacienda is seeking an Activities/Life Guidance teammate to lead and implement engaging programs for residents, coordinating daily activities and celebrations within a supportive community.

You will plan, supervise, and adapt activities for residents, including those with Alzheimer's/dementia, while contributing to census initiatives and ensuring compliance with state requirements.