MC Programs Coordinator (Activities Assistant)

WELLQUEST LIVING LLC; Elk Grove (CA); On-site; USD 53,010,000 - 55,875,000; Full time

Job summary

WellQuest Living LLC is seeking an Activities Facilitator at WellQuest of Elk Grove in Elk Grove, CA. This full-time position supports residents by planning and leading activities, coordinating staff and volunteers, and fostering engagement daily.

You will assist with calendars, surveys, and exercise programming while updating signage and social media, under the direction of the Director of Activities. English fluency and good health are required.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience in providing planned activities or enrollment in education/training.
• One year of experience in conducting group activities and training volunteers.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations for pricing and reports.
• Strong verbal and written communications with residents, staff, families, visitors and vendors.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English.
• Proficient with basic office equipment (PC).
• Good health verified by health screening; mobility to assist residents during activities.
• Criminal record clearance; current first aid training; at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Director of Programs and staff to maximize resident attendance at activities.
• Assist in monthly activity calendar planning and brainstorm new activities.
• Update digital signs, menus, activity schedules, and descriptions.
• Survey residents to identify interests and provide recommendations.
• Help develop and maintain daily exercise programming.
• Communicate feedback to ensure programs are implemented effectively.
• Set up and clean up activities; organize supplies and notify needs for replenishment.
• Ensure safety and report any concerns immediately.
• Assist with Marketing events and social media content as needed.
• Schedule transportation or drive vehicles as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Team coordination

Basic math

Computer literacy

Mobility & physical fit

Tools

PC/Office equipment

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: WellQuest of Elk Grove - Elk Grove, CA 95624

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $18.50 - $19.50 Hourly

Job Shift: AM

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

1. Work with Director of Programs, care staff, and receptionists to ensure that the highest possible number of residents attend each activity.
2. Assist in the monthly planning of the activity calendar. Brainstorm with Programs Director to plan and to conduct new activities.
3. Update digital signs, menu activity schedules, and movie descriptions.
4. Assist with surveying residents and making observations and recommendations to determine what activities are of interest.
5. Help to develop and to maintain the daily exercise programming.
6. Communicate with the Director of Activities to ensure each program is being implemented to its fullest potential. Provide Activity Director with feedback regarding the effectiveness of current programming.
7. Set-up for activities as necessary and assist in clean-up afterward. Clean up and stow away supplies upon completion of activity. Organize supplies and materials in an orderly fashion. Notify the Programs Director in a timely fashion of all supplies that need to be replenished.
8. Practice good safety and protect residents from any possible harm. Report all safety concerns immediately.
9. Assist with Marketing events
10. Plan and lead activities according to monthly calendar and under the direction of Director of Activities.
11. Assist in making flyers, calendars, newsletters and updating social media websites as needed
12. Work with volunteers such as scheduling, training and organizing day-to-day assignments
13. Assist with scheduling transportation or driving vehicles as needed
14. Ensure regulatory compliance and report any issues or concerns immediately

Qualifications

1. Must have at least six (6) months experience in providing planned activities or be enrolled in an appropriate education or training program.
2. Must have one (1) year of experience in conducting group activities and be knowledgeable in evaluating residents’ needs, supervising other employees and in training volunteers.
3. Prefer one (1) year of supervisory experience
4. Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations for preparingpricing and producing reports.
5. Demonstrates sound communications skills, both verbally and written in dealing with residents, staff, families, visitors and vendors.
6. Must be able to speak, read and write English.
7. Be proficient in basic office equipment (including a personal computer) for the purpose of accomplishing and maintaining ahigh level of job performance.
8. Good physical health verified by a health screening, including a chest x-ray or an intradermal test result not more than 6 months prior or seven (7) days after employment. Be mobile and able to perform physical requirements of the job. Assist in loading and un-loading of residents into property’s vehicle/van. Be mobile and able to perform physical requirements of the job. Will require physically assisting residents during activities.
9. Displays sincere compassion towards cognitively impaired older adults. Demonstrates genuine concern for the physical andemotional needs of older people and their families.
10. Employee must pass a criminal record clearance prior to beginning work in the community. Employee must possess current first aid training. Employee must be at least eighteen (18)years of age