What are the responsibilities and job description for the MC Program Specialist position at Watercrest Senior Living?
Job Description
Job Description
SERVANT LEADERSHIP :
Watercrest Senior Living Group associates answer a calling to serve seniors and their families every day. They are recognized for their achievements and empowered to share their vast experience with their peers ensuring the quality of our assisted living and memory care services and the well-being of our residents. Our associates champion a culture which nurtures relationships in the interest of acting as trusted advisors. By continuously investing in these servant hearts, Watercrest Senior Living Group develops value-centered leaders who deliver personalized services.
GENERAL SUMMARY :
The Program Specialist assists with the overall Community Program to ensure the residents lives are enriched by offering a broad range of activities / programs in a variety of settings. These programs should appeal to the varied lifestyles and backgrounds of the residents, while offering choice, fostering independence, promoting individuality, and nurturing the spirit of each individual.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :
- Conducts individual, small group and large group programs
- Attends outings with the residents
- Participates in celebrating resident events / accomplishments : birthdays, anniversaries, etc.
- Participates and helps to engage residents in a variety of activities and programs such as : intellectual, cognitive, physical, spiritual, social, recreational, creative, reminiscence, life work, life experiences, cultural, outdoor / nature, inter-generational, male or female oriented, educational, and special programs for memory impairment
- Assist with resident meal service
- Assist with the development of the Community Program calendar and newsletter
- Recommends and helps in ordering supplies that are needed for programs
- Assist with developing, implementing, and maintaining an ongoing quality assurance program for the Community Program department
- Ensures that resident rooms and common areas are clean and safe at all times
- Ensures the proper use of equipment and supplies and upholds cleaning and safety standards
- Attend and participate in educational classes, on-the-job training programs, and orientation as scheduled or requested
- Respond in a timely manner to requests of residents, families and guests
- Must in company uniform and resident ready at all times
- Performs other related essential duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS :
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position :
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE / PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT :
