Wellness Program Coordinator - FT (Memory Care Activities Assistant)

About the role

MBK Senior Living is dedicated to enhancing the lives of both residents and team members through the concept of Yoi Shigoto, which emphasizes good, quality work. We are a company that believes in building trust, setting high standards, and developing potential in ourselves and others.

Responsibilities

• Support activities and wellness programming in our memory care community
• Understand each resident’s wellness needs and document them in the Service Plan
• Identify resident’s interests, needs, and potential roles in the first 30 days after move-in and incorporate them into the neighborhood’s Wellness Program plan
• Document Wellness Program services provided in each resident’s Service Plan
• Avoid resident distress through verbal or nonverbal communication and assist the team to find better ways to meet residents’ needs
• Plan and implement Wellness Program Daily Flow
• Encourage and instruct all memory care team members to build relationships with residents, communicate effectively with them, and support their abilities
• Ensure that adequate and appropriate supplies are always available for team members to initiate individual, small group, and large group experiences
• Attend required Teams calls and trainings, contribute to inter-community discussions and projects on Teams groups and channels, and contribute content to monthly community newsletter
• Highlight Wellness Programs during tours or when other guests are present
• Take videos and photos of Wellness Programs and provide them for posting on the community’s Facebook page or other social media
• Perform administrative tasks necessary to maintain role requirements
• Manage expenses within established monthly and annual budgets
• Minimize waste and misuse of supplies and equipment
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for all staff, residents, and guests following established safety standards, policies, and procedures
• Communicate with caring and professionalism with residents, team members, family members, and guests at all times
• Understand and comply with all Federal, State, and local regulations, and all company policies and procedures concerning the department
• Promote and lead with a spirit of teamwork and open communication in accordance with the MBK principles and core values
• Effectively manage program supplies and services budget
• Support community sales and marketing efforts by effectively demonstrating programs and providing materials to post on social media

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Over the age of 18
• Prior work experience in a similar role supporting people living with dementia or other cognitive differences
• Excellent communication skills, including ability to speak, write, and read English
• Ability to empathize with others, understand their needs, and respond in a helpful way
• Basic knowledge of Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.)
• Understanding and compliance with all regulations regarding Resident’s Rights
• Current First Aid Certification
• Background clearance (per government regulations)
• Negative TB test
• Vaccination (per government regulations)
• Willingness to work TUE-SAT or SUN-THU schedule
• Lift 25+ pounds, push a resident safely in a wheelchair, walk up to 5 miles per shift, bend, kneel, squat, sit, reach

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, social services, gerontology, social work, nursing, or recreational therapy
• Certified dementia practitioner or similar certification

Skills

• Knowledge of Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias
• Ability to communicate sensitively and professionally with team members, residents, family members, and guests at all times
• Ability to manage program supplies and services budget
• Ability to support community sales and marketing efforts by effectively demonstrating programs and providing materials to post on social media

Benefits

• Full-time Benefits Include Rich benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and 401k matching up to 4%
• Team Member discounts
• Health and Wellness resources

Pay

$20.00-$21.00

Schedule

Full Time, Sunday - Thursday (8:30am-5:00pm)

Company Information

MBK Senior Living has pursued this goal for more than 30 years. Currently, the company owns and operates 35 Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care services in senior living communities throughout the Western United States. We’re proud to have been ranked among the Top 50 "Best Workplaces in Aging Services" by Fortune magazine and certified as a “Great Place to Work” by the Great Place to Work Institute since 2017. MBK is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected reason. Our company is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for qualifying individuals in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Regulatory Disclosures for Senior Living Communities with Medicaid Residents: An “Excluded Party” is a person that the federal or state government found not eligible to provide care and services in a facility that receives Medicare or Medicaid funding. If employed at one of our senior living communities that receives Medicare or Medicaid funding, team members must not be considered an “Excluded Party” as defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, any state Medicaid Programs, and any additional federal and state government contract programs. If, as a team member, you learn that you are an Excluded Party at any time, you must present your Excluded Party notice letter to your supervisor immediately. Regulatory Requirements: If employed at one of our senior living communities, team members must continually comply with certain laws and regulations that impact the company, including, but not limited to, as applicable, state licensing regulations, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), Resident Rights as defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and any other federal or state laws relating to team members’ professional licenses. HIPAA Disclosure: All Team Members prior to commencing employment and once employed must not be considered an “Excluded Party” as defined by the Medicare and state Medicaid Programs as well as other federal and state government contract programs. If as an associate you learn you are an Excluded Party, you must present your Excluded Party notice letter to your supervisor immediately. An Excluded Party is a person that the federal or state government found not eligible to provide care and services in a Community that receives Medicare or Medicaid funding. In addition, at all times, during your employment, all associates must be in compliance with certain laws and regulations that affect the company, including but not limited to Resident Rights, HIPAA, State licensing regulations, and those laws relating you an associates’ professional license.