ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The hiring organization is a day center dedicated to serving frail elderly and functionally impaired older adults by providing a comprehensive activities program designed to enhance their physical and emotional well-being. This center operates in an integrated program setting where a compassionate team, including social workers, physical therapists, occupational therapists, CNAs, and volunteers, work collaboratively to deliver structured, therapeutic, and recreational activities that promote optimum health, independence, social skills, and self-esteem among participants. Situated in a community-focused environment, the day center places a strong emphasis on adherence to policies and procedures and maintains compliance with regulations such as CMS and... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must comply with pre-employment I-9, physical, background check, references, application, orientation, and health screening
- maintain privacy of information according to HIPAA
- report unethical or unlawful behavior
- complete OSHA training and schedules
- pass annual health screening
- adhere to all organizational policies and procedures
- follow meal period compliance if applicable
- management must complete sexual harassment training
- flexible and organized
- ability to assist participants with personal care
- travel to various sites as needed
Job Qualifications
- One year experience in a social or recreational program preferably in senior care
- certified activity coordinator or equivalent professional certification or completion of 36 hours of specific training
- strong organizational and time management skills
- flexibility and creativity
- bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
- ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
- proficiency in electronic health records
- strong communication and supervisory skills
Job Duties
- Plan a comprehensive program tailored to needs, interests, and limitations of frail elderly persons to promote optimum health, independence, and self-care
- evaluate participants' functional status and establish realistic goals and treatment plans using recreation therapy techniques
- collaborate with social workers, physical therapists, occupational therapists, CNAs, and others to develop care plans
- complete required progress notes and six-month reassessments
- provide recreational therapy opportunities and instruction to family and others
- supervise and coordinate Program Aids, Activity Aides, Community Service providers, and volunteers
- develop and post a monthly calendar of events
- assist with in-service training and community event planning
- manage the Activity Program budget and purchasing requests
- establish and coordinate an activity volunteer program with community organizations
- assist participants with personal care
- ensure compliance with CMS, DHCS, and other standards
- meet administrative requirements including data capture and report submission
- conduct performance evaluations and scheduling
- maintain proficiency in EHR and documentation
- conduct home, hospital, and SNF visits and assessments
- participate in scheduled outings
- stay current with regulations and standards
- maintain safety standards and participate in safety programs
- perform other related duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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