Memory Care Activity Specialist - Atria Sunnyvale
Company: Atria Senior Living
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: June 24, 2022
Job Description:
What's the difference between a job and a meaningful, rewarding
career? The people you serve. When you work at Atria, you have a
front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on
earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company - one
that's investing in the future of senior living by investing in
you. Don't just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life. Atria
is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal
employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion,
sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, national
origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any
other classification protected by applicable law. Atria will not
tolerate harassment or discrimination based on any of these
protected classifications. Qualifications
- 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.
- Must have or be willing to get a COVID-19 vaccine, subject to
legal requirements. Activity Coordinator, Activity Planner, Event
Planner, Memory Care, Dementia, Alzheimer's, Alzheimers Event
Coordinator, Activity, Activities, Event Responsibilities
- 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.
Keywords: Atria Senior Living, Sunnyvale , Memory Care Activity Specialist - Atria Sunnyvale, Other , Sunnyvale, California
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