Memory Care Activity Specialist

Atria Senior Living • NY-Ossining, NY

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About The Position

The Memory Care Activity Specialist leads Life Guidance programs and develops service plans for residents. The role provides varied recreational activities with appropriate supervision, encourages resident engagement and participation, and works with Life Guidance staff to plan and implement daily programming, including activities of daily living. The specialist plans individual birthday celebrations, monthly birthday parties, seasonal and holiday decorations, and programs for residents who may be confined to their rooms. The position also welcomes new residents and helps them connect with activities and other residents, supports census-building initiatives, maintains activity and participation records as required by state law, and assists the Life Guidance Director with recruiting volunteers for the activities program. Other duties may be assigned.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, or one to two years of relevant experience working with an adult population to develop and implement activities or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates must understand recreational therapy or activity programming methods and their application to the activity and leisure needs of residents with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Certifications required by applicable state regulations are also necessary. The specialist must be able to work various schedules and shifts as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; or one to two years of prior experience developing and implementing activities and/or training with an adult population; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of recreational therapy or activity programming methods and their application to the activity and leisure needs of residents with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.
• Certification(s) required by current state regulations.
• Ability to work various schedules and shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned Life Guidance programs and develop service plans.
• Offer adequate and diversified recreational activities to residents, with sufficient supervision for each activity.
• 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 for residents confined to their rooms when applicable.
• Engage and motivate residents to participate in programs.
• Welcome new residents, make efforts to include them in activities, and introduce them to community members with similar interests and backgrounds.
• Assist with planning parties and activities, decorating the community for seasons and holidays, and planning monthly birthday parties.
• Support and participate in the community’s census-building initiatives.
• Maintain records of activities, resident participation levels, and resident acceptance of activities as required by state law.
• Assist the Life Guidance Director in enlisting volunteers to support the activities program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, and vision coverage options.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• 401(k) employer match.
• Career development, including tuition reimbursement for US-based communities, professional training programs, and mentoring opportunities.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Referral programs.
• Employee discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED