Activities Assistant, FL PACE Centers

Job Summary

Provides group and one-to-one therapeutic recreation to all program participants.

Essential Job Functions

• Guides, directs, and monitors participants during group activities to assist in maintaining or surpassing his/her social, emotional, cognitive and physical levels of functioning
• Aids Director with activity planning as needed
• Maintains documentation in a neat and legible manner
• Deals appropriately with the special needs of participants and their families
• Reports any abnormal signs and/or symptoms to Nursing Manager/Supervisor and the Department Director immediately

Education Job Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Associate’s Degree preferred
• Training in Therapeutic Recreation is desirable

Experience

• A minimum of one year experience presenting activities to an aging population desirable

Licenses/Certifications

• N/A

Abilities Required

• Friendly, outgoing, positive personality
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills necessary to interact with all levels of the work group, and participants
• Sensitivity to the needs of an aging population
• Computer knowledge preferred
• Knowledge of documentation desirable

Functional Demands

• Environment: Normal working condition with adequate lighting and ventilation
• Infectious Material Exposure: Occasional exposure to blood/body fluids/tissues

Organizational Expectations

• Ensures that resident’s/patient’s rights are adhered to
• Demonstrates professionalism and accountability
• Demonstrates a caring attitude consistent with Miami Jewish EmpathicareSM toward MJH residents, patients, family members, employees, and other facility guests
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills
• Ensures confidentiality and security of patients’ medical information
• Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication
• Able to speak, read and write English
• Able to think and act calmly to meet unusual occurrences of the job
• Adheres to the organization’s Mission, Vision and Values
• Participates in departmental activities, meetings and in-services and follows established guidelines
• Maintains a safe working environment

Pay

Competitive compensation

Schedule

Not specified