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WellQuest of Elk Grove

Memory Care Programs Coordinator

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What they do

A Recreation or Activities Worker leads tours and vacation trips in outdoor or wilderness areas. Leads hiking, rafting, canoeing, climbing or diving activities for a group. Provides specialized knowledge about the history, terrain, ecology or wildlife for the tour. Manages transportation, equipment and provisions and assists with cooking.

$39,187 / year median in California

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

Memory Care Programs Coordinator WellQuest of Elk Grove - 2.4 Elk Grove, CA Job Details Full-time $18.50 - $19.50 an hour 3 hours ago Qualifications Computer operation Volunteer coordination for social programs Volunteer management Working with geriatric patients English Supervising experience Volunteer training Volunteer coordination program management First Aid Certification Staff training Volunteer coordination Wellness activities for care recipients Newsletters (communication methods) Computer skills Full Job Description
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 Must have at least six (6) months experience in providing planned activities or be enrolled in an appropriate education or training program. 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. Prefer one (1) year of supervisory experience 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. Be 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. Be mobile and able to perform physical requirements of the job. 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