Watercrest Senior Living·Austin, Texas
The Program Specialist develops and implements a broad range of enriching activities and programs to foster independence and individuality for residents. They are responsible for managing the community calendar, newsletter, and ensuring quality assurance standards are met.
A GREAT CAREER starts with a GREAT COMPANY! Apply to join our team of servant leaders today!
THE DIFFERENCE IS OUR PEOPLE. Our associates answer a calling to serve seniors and their families every day. We believe in continually investing in these servant hearts; we envision them to be our future servant-centered leaders.
We’ve achieved GREAT PLACE TO WORK status NINE YEARS IN A ROW.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT. We reward our associates’ outstanding work and assist with career development to help fulfill their dreams!
Faith Driven and Mission-Centered. Our mission “To Welcome, To Care, To Serve” derives from four primary points of view (Purpose, Passion, Platform, and Potential) which inspire our associates to recognize and celebrate one another’s God-given gifts through service.
Full Benefits Package & On-Demand Pay available!: This opportunity includes a full benefits package (including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with matching, tuition reimbursement, etc, as well as on-demand pay in between paychecks!
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, memory care, and skilled nursing 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.
The Program Specialist assists with the overall Community Program to ensure the residents/patients lives are enriched by offering a broad range of programs in a variety of settings. These programs should appeal to the varied lifestyles and backgrounds of the residents/patients, while offering choice, fostering independence, promoting individuality, and nurturing the spirit of each individual.
Participates in celebrating resident/patient events accomplishments: birthdays, anniversaries, etc.
Participates and helps to engage residents/patients 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, and educational
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 the proper use of equipment and supplies are up to par with 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.
• High School Graduate or equivalent
Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm, some weekends
Market context
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