Memory Care Programs Coordinator

WELLQUEST•Elk Grove, CA

11d•$19 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Memory Care Programs Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the planning and execution of activities for residents, ensuring their engagement and well-being. This role involves collaborating with the care staff, updating schedules, surveying resident interests, and leading activities. The coordinator also plays a part in marketing events, managing volunteers, and ensuring regulatory compliance within the memory care unit.

Requirements

At least six (6) months experience in providing planned activities or be enrolled in an appropriate education or training program.
One (1) year of experience in conducting group activities.
Knowledgeable in evaluating residents’ needs.
Knowledgeable in supervising other employees.
Knowledgeable in training volunteers.
Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations for preparing pricing and producing reports.
Demonstrates sound communications skills, both verbally and written in dealing with residents, staff, families, visitors and vendors.
Must be able to speak, read and write English.
Proficient in basic office equipment (including a personal computer) for the purpose of accomplishing and maintaining a high level of job performance.
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.
Will require physically assisting residents during activities.
Displays sincere compassion towards cognitively impaired older adults.
Demonstrates genuine concern for the physical and emotional needs of older people and their families.
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.

Nice To Haves

Prefer one (1) year of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Work with Director of Programs, 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 and brainstorm new activities with the Programs Director.
Update digital signs, menu activity schedules, and movie descriptions.
Assist with surveying residents and making observations and recommendations to determine what activities are of interest.
Help to develop and to maintain the daily exercise programming.
Communicate with the Director of Activities to ensure each program is being implemented to its fullest potential and provide feedback on programming effectiveness.
Set-up for activities as necessary and assist in clean-up afterward, including organizing supplies and notifying the Programs Director of replenishment needs.
Practice good safety and protect residents from any possible harm, reporting all safety concerns immediately.
Assist with Marketing events.
Plan and lead activities according to monthly calendar and under the direction of Director of Activities.
Assist in making flyers, calendars, newsletters and updating social media websites as needed.
Work with volunteers such as scheduling, training and organizing day-to-day assignments.
Assist with scheduling transportation or driving vehicles as needed.
Ensure regulatory compliance and report any issues or concerns immediately.