Memory Care Activity Specialist

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• 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 and 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.

• 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.

• 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

It’s easy to apply online. Select the “Apply Now” button on the job that interests you. The application takes 5‑10 minutes. Submit and you’ll receive a confirmation email shortly thereafter.

Every application is given due consideration. If your experience and skills align with the job requirements, we’ll contact you to schedule an interview.

Your interview will be conducted by phone or in person with an Atria recruiter or hiring manager and may include additional interviews, reference checks and skill assessments.

If you are chosen for the position, an offer will be made by phone and email. The offer letter may be signed electronically. The email will include a letter which you’ll sign electronically, return to us and can download for your records.

After the offer, you’ll receive all needed forms, instructions and our contact information. The process may include a background check and/or a drug screen.

On your first day at Atria you’ll typically meet coworkers, take a workplace tour and begin any required training.