What are the responsibilities and job description for the Memory Care Activity Specialist position at Atria Senior Living?
Job Description
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!
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.
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