Responsibilities
The Resident Engagement Program Instructor leads assigned programs and activities of interest for our AL/IL residents. This individual promotes well-being by delivering thoughtful daily activities that inspire residents to participate, forming a strong sense of community.
Lead Community Programming
- Partner with the Resident Engagement Director & Specialists to create, plan and schedule community events and programs.
- Lead Resident Engagement programs and participates in program evaluation activities.
- Maintain records of all programs, resident participation, and acceptance of each program by residents as required by state law.
- Understand the community's interests and create programming that inspires participation. Adapt and change when necessary.
- Utilize resident Company Program Guide Library for program planning ideas and execution.
- Partner with all Resident Engagement staff to ensure adaptation, and program implementation across all service offerings.
- Engage and motivate residents resulting in program participation.
Support Residents Upon Move-In
- Greet new residents making a special effort to include and engage them in programs and introduce them to others in the community with similar interests and backgrounds.
- Complete Atria Resident Discovery surveys for new residents.
- Assist in decorating the community according to community First Impression Standards.
Memory Care Duties
- Partner with the Memory Care Resident Engagement team in the planning, coordinating and implementation of overall community daily programs.
- Capture individual resident Life Story information (life history and preferences) and utilize effective approach and redirection techniques when applicable.
Other Duties
- May be requested to participate and obtain third-party certification(s) such as Mayo Clinic Wellness Coach certification.
- May drive company vehicle from community to social and other various destinations.
- May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma, general education degree (GED) and or/ four (4) year college degree; or one (1) to three (3) years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must be fully vaccinated and provide vaccination record card at time of hire.
- Expertise in one of the following areas: wellness, fitness, arts & humanities, or music therapy.
- Certification by an organization that has NCAA Accreditation such as the American College of Sports Medicine preferred.
- Training and/or experience working with geriatric individuals and/or persons with cognitive impairment preferred.
- Required certification(s) based on current state regulations.
- Strong communication skills. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
- Ability to effectively operate technology including computers (Word, Excel, email), iPad/tablets and AV systems.
- Must possess valid driver's license; position requires driving responsibilities (may use Company provided vehicle and/or personal vehicle).
- Must satisfactorily meet and be in compliance with Atria motor vehicle policy standards.
- Able to work varied schedules to include weekends, evenings and holidays.
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