Programme Assistant

Company Overview

ADRC provides day care, rehabilitation, and support services empowering seniors to live active, meaningful, and independent lives. We focus on well-being, social connectedness, and healthy ageing, especially for seniors from lower-income backgrounds.

Job Summary

The Programme Assistant supports planning and delivering engaging programmes for seniors, facilitating activities, assisting clients, and coordinating with volunteers and partners to ensure smooth centre operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and implementing daily programmes and activities that promote active ageing for seniors
• Facilitate group activities, recreational programmes, exercises, games, and social engagement sessions to foster client participation
• Organise festive celebrations, community events, outings, and special projects to enhance client experience
• Prepare activity materials, equipment, and set up venues to ensure readiness before programmes and events
• Monitor clients during activities, providing assistance to ensure their safety and engagement
• Accompany clients during outings and external activities to support their participation and well-being
• Maintain a safe, clean, and conducive environment for clients throughout centre activities
• Maintain accurate attendance records and programme documentation to support operational tracking
• Collect and support evaluation of client feedback to improve programme quality and relevance
• Liaise with volunteers, vendors, and community partners to coordinate programme-related matters effectively
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Centre Manager to support centre operations

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Prior experience in eldercare, healthcare, social services, community care, or event coordination
• Willingness to learn and actively participate in programme planning and execution
• Physically fit to support activities and accompany seniors during outings