Activities Assistant, FL PACE Centers

Brief Description Miami Jewish Health is one of the largest providers of healthcare and living options for aging adults in the Southeast. Our main campus is located on 20+ acres just north of mid-town Miami, and is home to our support departments like Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Marketing and more. Join us now to do purposeful work with our diverse and respectful team. Job Title: Activities Assistant 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 functioningAssists Director with activity planning as neededMaintains documentation in a neat and legible mannerDeals appropriately with the special needs of participants and their familiesReports any abnormal signs and/or symptoms to Nursing Manager/Supervisor and the Department Director immediately Education Job Requirements High School DiplomaAssociate’s Degree preferredTraining 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 personalityExcellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills necessary to interact with all levels of the work group, and participantsSensitivity to the needs of an aging populationComputer knowledge preferredKnowledge of documentation desirable Functional Demands Environment Work Conditions 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 toDemonstrates professionalism and accountabilityDemonstrates a caring attitude consistent with Miami Jewish EmpathicareSM toward MJH residents, patients, family members, employees, and other facility guestsDemonstrates excellent communication skillsEnsures confidentiality and security of patients’ medical informationIdentifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communicationAble to speak, read and write EnglishAble to think and act calmly to meet unusual occurrences of the jobAdheres to the organization’s Mission, Vision and ValuesParticipates in departmental activities, meetings and in-services and follows established guidelinesMaintains a safe working environment The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. We believe in the power of empathy, the value of relationships and the importance of a life well-lived. Come see why Miami Jewish Health is unlike anywhere you’ve ever worked before. We offer competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage and a 403(b)-retirement savings plan for eligible full and part-time positions, free on-campus parking, an onsite fitness center and more. Miami Jewish Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.