Journey Programs Coordinator

WELLQUEST LIVING LLC•Murrieta, CA

4d•$19 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: 1. Work with the Programs Director, 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 the Programs Director to implement and conduct new activities. 3. Update daily agendas, movie descriptions, mark attendance and upload photos in LifeLoop. 4. Assist with surveying residents and making observations and recommendations to Programs Director regarding the effectiveness of current programming. 5. Help to develop and conduct daily exercise regimens. 6. Set-up 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 promptly of all supplies that need to be replenished. 7. Practice good safety precautions to protect residents from any harm. Report all safety concerns immediately. 8. Plan and lead activities according to monthly calendar and under the direction of the Programs Director. 9. Assist in making flyers, calendars, newsletters and updating resident profiles in LifeLoop as needed. 10. Work with volunteers and assist in training so they may help with day-to-day assignments. 11. Assist with scheduling transportation and driving community vehicles as needed. 12. Ensure regulatory compliance within WellQuest policies and report any issues or concerns immediately. 13. Arrive to work on time and ensure compliance with meal and break procedures. 14. Ensure lunch schedule is determined with Programs Director to ensure minimal conflict with activities. 15. Assist in the coverage of Reception during breaks or lunches. 16. Other duties as assigned by supervisor to ensure the quality of engagement within programming. 17. Maintain professionalism and confidentiality regarding company, community, and/or department. Qualifications • Previous experience working with individuals with memory-related challenges, preferably in a senior living or healthcare setting. • Understanding of the unique needs and characteristics of individuals with dementia or Alzheimer's disease. • Knowledge of therapeutic recreation principles, techniques, and best practices • Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with residents, families, staff, and volunteers. • Compassionate and patient approach when working with individuals with memory impairments. • Ability to adapt activities to meet the varying cognitive and physical abilities of residents. • Proficiency in using technology for activity planning, documentation, and communication. Ability and Experience requirements: Must have criminal record clearance. Must attend required amount of training programs each year. Must be at least 18 years of age

Requirements

Previous experience working with individuals with memory-related challenges, preferably in a senior living or healthcare setting.
Understanding of the unique needs and characteristics of individuals with dementia or Alzheimer's disease.
Knowledge of therapeutic recreation principles, techniques, and best practices
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with residents, families, staff, and volunteers.
Compassionate and patient approach when working with individuals with memory impairments.
Ability to adapt activities to meet the varying cognitive and physical abilities of residents.
Proficiency in using technology for activity planning, documentation, and communication.
Must have criminal record clearance.
Must attend required amount of training programs each year.
Must be at least 18 years of age

Responsibilities

Work with the Programs Director, care staff, and receptionists to ensure that the highest possible number of residents attend each activity.
Assist in the monthly planning of the activity calendar.
Brainstorm with the Programs Director to implement and conduct new activities.
Update daily agendas, movie descriptions, mark attendance and upload photos in LifeLoop.
Assist with surveying residents and making observations and recommendations to Programs Director regarding the effectiveness of current programming.
Help to develop and conduct daily exercise regimens.
Set-up 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 promptly of all supplies that need to be replenished.
Practice good safety precautions to protect residents from any harm.
Report all safety concerns immediately.
Plan and lead activities according to monthly calendar and under the direction of the Programs Director.
Assist in making flyers, calendars, newsletters and updating resident profiles in LifeLoop as needed.
Work with volunteers and assist in training so they may help with day-to-day assignments.
Assist with scheduling transportation and driving community vehicles as needed.
Ensure regulatory compliance within WellQuest policies and report any issues or concerns immediately.
Arrive to work on time and ensure compliance with meal and break procedures.
Ensure lunch schedule is determined with Programs Director to ensure minimal conflict with activities.
Assist in the coverage of Reception during breaks or lunches.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor to ensure the quality of engagement within programming.
Maintain professionalism and confidentiality regarding company, community, and/or department.