Activity Assistant/Coordinator

WELLQUEST•Minden, NV

4d•$20 - $22

About The Position

The Activity Assistant/Coordinator supports the Programs Director in planning and delivering resident activities, encouraging participation, and helping maintain an engaging program. The role works with care staff, receptionists, residents, families, visitors, vendors, and volunteers. It also includes maintaining activity information and resident profiles in LifeLoop, helping with transportation, and providing reception coverage during breaks or lunches. The position requires compassion and genuine concern for older adults, strong verbal and written communication, the ability to carry out plans independently, and proficiency with basic office equipment and technology. The employee must be mobile and able to assist with loading and unloading residents into a community vehicle and physically assisting or pushing residents during activities. Work takes place in well-lit, safe areas with appropriate ventilation and temperature levels; the employee may accompany residents outside the community when directed by the Program Director.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must pass a criminal record clearance.
Must possess current first aid training.
Must speak, read, and write English.
Must demonstrate verbal and written communication skills when dealing with residents, staff, families, visitors, and vendors.
Must be able to perform simple mathematical calculations for pricing and receipts.
Must understand complex issues and be able to carry out a plan of action on their own initiative.
Must be proficient with basic office equipment and technology.
Must have good physical health verified by a health screening, including a chest X-ray or intradermal test result from no more than six months before employment or within seven days after employment.
Must be mobile and able to meet the physical requirements of the job, including loading and unloading residents into a community vehicle or van and physically assisting and pushing residents during activities.
Must display sincere compassion and genuine concern for the physical and emotional needs of older adults and their families.

Responsibilities

Work with the Programs Director, care staff, and receptionists to help ensure residents attend activities.
Assist with monthly activity-calendar planning and brainstorm and conduct new activities with the Programs Director.
Update daily agendas and movie descriptions, mark attendance, and upload photos in LifeLoop.
Survey residents and make observations and recommendations to the Programs Director about the effectiveness of programming.
Help develop and conduct daily exercise regimens.
Set up activities, clean up afterward, organize and stow supplies, and promptly notify the Programs Director when supplies need replenishment.
Follow safety precautions and immediately report safety concerns.
Plan and lead activities according to the monthly calendar and under the Programs Director’s direction.
Assist with creating flyers, calendars, and newsletters and updating resident profiles in LifeLoop as needed.
Work with volunteers and assist with their training for day-to-day assignments.
Assist with scheduling transportation and drive community vehicles as needed.
Ensure compliance with WellQuest policies and report issues or concerns promptly.
Arrive on time and follow meal and break procedures.
Coordinate the lunch schedule with the Programs Director to minimize conflicts with activities.
Cover reception during breaks or lunches as needed.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor to support the quality of programming and resident engagement.
Maintain professionalism and confidentiality regarding the company, community, and department.