Activities Coordinator

Valir PACE provides integrated medical and social services to our most vulnerable seniors, helping to unlock their full potential. We are looking for team members who are energized by working in diverse teams toward our shared purpose. Those eager to drive groundbreaking innovation, and who will interact with those we serve and those who serve them in a spirit of understanding and compassion.

WHAT WE OFFER

- Competitive pay, retention and referral bonuses

- Outstanding Medical, dental, and vision insurance

- Paid day off for your birthday

- 401K Company match on day one

- Company paid life insurance

- Generous PTO

- Career development opportunities

- Employee Gym and Trainers

- Thanksgiving & Christmas meals

- Food Truck Fridays

- Employee Recognition

Qualifications

Job Summary:

Under the supervision and/or direction of the PACE Program Director, performs various duties assisting in the activities and engagement of participants in accordance with the established methods and procedures of Valir PACE.

Duties/Responsibilities:

- Participate in intake screens, IDT, care planning, PAC committee and other committees as directed by the PACE program director

- Complete comprehensive assessments for every new enrollee, renew assessments every 6 months and reassess as needed for changes of status

- Creates activity plan for center, ensuring appropriate hours of activities are scheduled and carried out in accordance with regulations.

- Creates monthly activities notes for each patients chart

- Create activity calendar each month

- Create ADC slideshow and renew every month

- Facilitate and run group and individual activities.

- Report and/or records any changes observed in condition or behavior.

- Accurate and timely documentation.

- Assist in maintaining a safe and clean environment with well-stocked supplies and functioning equipment.

- Familiar with duties and performs them accurately, recognizing their importance in relationship to patient care.

- Familiar with and adheres to care plan, observes established policy and procedures to assure proper treatment and care of participants.

- Maintains accurate and timely patient records.

- Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

- Excellent customer service skills.

- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education, Licenses, Certifications and Experience

- Current CPR certification (required)

- Associates degree or baccalaureate from an accredited university or college in art, music, physical educations, recreational therapy, education, or similar program, Or;

- Licensed occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant, or;

- Successful completion of an OSDH approved training course, or;

- One year experience in a recreational activity or long term care environment, and is enrolled within 180 days of employment, in an OSDH approved course for activities directors.

Physical Requirements:

- Ability to speak, hear, and read English.

- Lift up to 100lbs. from floor to 19 and from 19 to 25 (occasional)

- Walk up to .25 miles (frequent)

- Sustained forward bending in sitting (occasional)

- Push/Pull up to 100 lbs of force at 36 (occasional)

- Repetitive squat motion (occasional)

- Ability to stand (constant), sit (occasional), sustained squat (occasional), kneeling (occasional)

- Full body range of motion (constant)

- Front carry two handed carry of 25lbs. up to 20 feet (occasional)

- Balance (occasional) in walking, standing, carrying, moving patients, and equipment, etc.