Memory Care Engagement Assistant

Atria Senior Living • NY-New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Born out of a partnership between Atria Senior Living and Related Companies, Coterie is a new luxury brand that re-imagines what senior living can be. From stunning architecture and thoughtful design to state-of-the-art fitness facilities and curated culinary offerings, every aspect of life at Coterie is meant to support the individual – and community – in reaching new heights. We elevate wellness and strive to anticipate every need to offer a life more inspired. Atria Senior Living’s Coterie brand has openings for individuals looking for a career with outstanding benefits, including: Paid holidays and PTO Community 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!

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one (1) to two (2) years prior experience with an adult population developing and implementing activities and/or training.
• 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.
• Ability to work various schedules and shifts as needed.
• Must successfully complete all Atria specified training programs.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
• Must be fully vaccinated and provide vaccination record card at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• The Memory Care Engagement Assistant provides, coordinates, and champions programs and activities for Dementia Care residents.
• This individual provides residents, team members, and family members with support, interactions and care outlined in the Dementia Care Operations Guide.
• Lead assigned Life Guidance group programs as well as individual resident engagement.
• Offer adequate and diversified recreational activities to residents with sufficient supervision for each activity.
• Proactively involve all Life Guidance staff in the planning and implementation of the daily program which includes all activities of daily living.
• Plan individual birthday celebrations for each resident.
• Develop programs for residents including, if applicable, programs designed for residents confined to their rooms.
• Engage and motivate residents, resulting in program participation.
• Greet 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.
• Assist in planning parties and activities as well as decorating the neighborhood according to the season and/or holiday throughout the years as well as planning monthly birthday parties to honor residents.
• Support and actively participate in the community’s census building initiatives.
• Maintain records of all activities, resident participation levels and acceptance of each activity by residents as required by state law.
• Assist Life Guidance Director in enlisting the services of volunteers to aid the activities program.
• May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.

Benefits

• Paid holidays and PTO
• Community 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
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k) employer match
• Tuition reimbursement (U.S Based Communities)

What This Job Offers

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