Memory Care Activity Specialist

Memory Care Activity Specialist

Join to apply for the Memory Care Activity Specialist role at Atria Management Company in New York, NY. Salary: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00.

• 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 year and 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.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to two years of 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.

• 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.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider