Memory Care Activity Specialist

Company: Atria Senior Living
Location: Ossining
Posted on: April 23, 2025

Job Description:

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! - -
  • 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.
    • 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. -The wage range for this position is $18.00/hr - $20.70/hr, dependent on prior work history and experience

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