Activities Coordinator

Activities Coordinator

Requirements

• Minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent. A bachelor’s degree is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a social or recreational program providing and coordinating services for a frail or elderly population (preferred). Experience with dementia care is highly desirable.
• Completion of 36 hours of Activity Leader (previously “Activity Director”) course, designed specifically for this position and approved by the State of California required within 30 days of hire.
• Bilingual English/Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese, depending on location preferred.
• Experience in providing virtual activities is preferred.
• A minimum requirement of a valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in all care coordination activities, including Assessments and Care Planning.
• Design, implement, and oversee a variety of engaging activities tailored to the physical, cognitive, social, spiritual, and social well-being of the PACE participants.
• Utilize a variety of techniques, including but not limited to arts and crafts, animals, sports, games, dance and movement, music, and community outings.
• Provide a planned schedule of social and other purposeful independent or group activities and promote an engaging environment for the participants.
• Use remote technology depending on the participants’ comfort level, electronic devices, and interests.
• Adhere to PACE program guidelines and regulatory requirements, and the PACE organization’s policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement therapeutic activity programs.
• Help the Recreational Manager develop and execute recreational activities projects for process improvement and enhancement of participant experience.
• May be required to travel according to the department’s needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a social or recreational program providing and coordinating services for a frail or elderly population (preferred). Experience with dementia care is highly desirable.
• Bilingual English/Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese, depending on location preferred.
• Experience in providing virtual activities is preferred.