Memory Care Activity Specialist

Company: Atria Senior Living Group, Inc.
Location: Ossining
Posted on: April 24, 2025

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 - $20.70/hr, dependent on prior work history and experience

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