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Atria Senior Living - Bay Shore·Town of Islip, New York
Memory Care Activity Specialist · $17 - $20/hr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 41 posted healthcare roles in Town of Islip, New York rates. This role sits in the 5th percentile.
Pay for this role is about 13% below the Town of Islip, New York median for similar positions.
The Memory Care Activity Specialist leads Life Guidance programs and develops service plans to meet the recreational needs of residents. They are responsible for engaging residents in daily activities, planning celebrations, and maintaining accurate records of participation.
Overview We create communities where employees thrive in their work, helping our residents thrive in their homes. Atria Senior Living’s family of brands has openings for individuals looking for a career with outstanding benefits, including: Paid holidays and PTO 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!
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.
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. May perform other duties as assigned.
The wage range for this position is $17.00/hr - $20.40/hr, dependent on prior work history and experience
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and one to two years of experience working with an adult population. A working knowledge of recreational therapy or activity programming for individuals with Alzheimer's or dementia is required.
Market context
New York memory care activity specialists are sought for programs that support engagement, routine, and quality of life for older adults; candidates with activity-programming experience, recreational therapy knowledge, and required certifications may be more competitive. Review the listed $18–$21.60 hourly range alongside health, dental, vision, holiday, and paid-time-off benefits. Requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving research time before you apply.