Engage Life Program Instructor

Responsibilities

Leads assigned programs that are of interest and meaning to our residents in order to enhance their lives and exceed their active aging lifestyle expectations.

• Leads assigned Engage Life programs.

• Offers adequate and diversified recreational activities to residents with sufficient supervision for each activity.

• Develops programs for residents including, if applicable, programs designed for residents confined to their rooms.

• Engages and motivates residents resulting in program participation.

• Informs residents of upcoming activities and maintains a current schedule of events on the bulletin board.

• 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.

• Assists in Bright Beginnings including housewarmings.

• 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 Engage Life Director in enlisting the services of volunteers to aid the activities program.

• May drive company vehicle from community to social and other various destinations (only if required by community).

• May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); three (3) to six (6) months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience acceptable.

• Able to write simple correspondence. Able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.