Memory Care Activity Specialist

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This range is provided by Atria Senior Living. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$18.00/hr - $20.70/hr

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.

• Paid holidays and PTO
• Annual anniversary rewards dependent on classification, starting at $500 for Full Time employees
• Annual Scores Reward of $500 (Full Time) or $250 (Part Time) based on community survey results
• 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

• Lead assigned Life Guidance programs and develop service plans.
• Offer adequate and diversified recreational activities to residents with sufficient supervision for each activity.
• Proactively involve Life Guidance staff in planning and implementing the daily program, including activities of daily living.
• Plan individual birthday celebrations for each resident.
• Develop programs for residents, including programs designed for residents confined to their rooms, as applicable.
• Engage and motivate residents to participate in programs.
• Greet new residents and help them get engaged with others with similar interests and backgrounds.
• Assist in planning parties and activities, decorate the community according to season/holiday, and plan monthly birthday parties.
• Support and participate in census-building initiatives.
• Maintain records of activities, resident participation levels, and acceptance of each activity as required by state law.
• Assist Life Guidance Director with enlisting volunteers to aid the activities program.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED; or 1–2 years of experience with an adult population developing and implementing activities and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of recreational therapy methods 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.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to greet and engage residents and families.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider

We’re encouraging best-fit applicants to apply and join a supportive environment that promotes advancement and work-life balance.