Wellness Programming Assisant - PT

About the role

The Wellness Programming Assistant (WPA) plays a crucial role in the development and delivery of group programs in Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Connections for Living environments. This position supports the Director of Wellness Programming by facilitating daily group programs, preparing spaces, managing materials, and encouraging participation.

Responsibilities

• Build supportive relationships with residents to understand their interests and abilities, planning and facilitating engaging group programs, special events, and outings.
• Encourage participation by reminding, motivating, and escorting residents to preferred programs; assist with transportation as assigned.
• Prepare and manage program spaces, supplies, and materials to ensure safety, accessibility, and a welcoming environment; capture photos and videos for newsletters, displays, or social media.
• Collaborate with volunteers, resident-led groups, and community partners; utilize electronic systems for content management, documentation, communication, and reporting.
• Aid the Director of Wellness Programming with administrative tasks and other duties as assigned, promoting MBK’s core values.
• Provide backup transportation support, ensuring residents have safe, timely, courteous, and reliable access to essential transportation services.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for staff, residents, and guests following established safety standards, policies, and procedures.
• Promote a spirit of teamwork and open communication, aligning with MBK principles and core values.
• Perform other duties as consistent with the position and as assigned by the Supervisor, Executive Director, or designee.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED, required.
• Associate’s degree, preferred.
• 1+ years of work experience leading groups with varying levels of physical and cognitive independence in a similar industry or environment, preferred.

Competencies/Licenses/Certifications

• Valid state-issued driver’s license and valid insurance for transporting residents, willing to qualify for and obtain the required class of license for company vehicles, as needed.
• Complete required Background clearances, health screening, and provide negative TB test results within 7 days of employment (must be within the last 6 months).
• Reasoning skills, including the ability to understand issues and process information for the purpose of giving and receiving feedback.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak, write, and read English, and be able to effectively communicate with groups of diverse backgrounds.
• Competent technical and computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and standard office equipment.
• Ability to make sound, independent decisions when circumstances warrant and remain calm during stressful or emergency situations.
• Ability to deal tactfully and professionally with personnel, residents, family members, and guests.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Ability and willingness to work independently without direct oversight and supervision.
• Positive and professional image.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Ability to support a flexible work schedule, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday, in the community, and between neighborhoods.
• Ability to move and assist in the physical movement of residents during routine transfers or in emergency situations.

Education Requirements

A High School Diploma or GED, required. An Associate’s degree, preferred.

Benefits

• Full-time Benefits Include Rich benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and 401k matching up to 4%
• Childcare and eldercare assistance
• Flexible spending accounts

Pay

$19 - $20/HR

Schedule

Tuesday - Thursday 9am to 5pm

Qualifications

• Must complete required Background clearances, health screening, and provide negative TB test results within 7 days of employment (must be within the last 6 months).
• Must possess reasoning skills, including the ability to understand issues and process information for the purpose of giving and receiving feedback.
• Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak, write, and read English, and be able to effectively communicate with groups of diverse backgrounds.
• Must have competent technical and computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and standard office equipment.
• Must possess the ability to make sound, independent decisions when circumstances warrant and remain calm during stressful or emergency situations.
• Must possess the ability to always deal tactfully and professionally with personnel, residents, family members, and guests.
• Must possess strong organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Ability and willingness to work independently without direct oversight and supervision.
• Must display a positive and professional image.
• Must be mobile and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, including walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, pulling, reaching overhead, and repetitive motion.
• Ability to stand or move continuously throughout the day for prolonged periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push up to 250 pounds, necessary.
• Able to assist in the physical movement of residents during routine transfers or in emergency situations.

Regulatory Disclosures

• 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.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

MBK Senior Living 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.