Activities Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Champion meaningful participant support by completing initial, change of condition, semi-annual, and emergency assessments for participants in a timely manner.
• Keep care plans accurate and up to date by documenting all assessments and Care Plans in the EMR with strong attention to detail.
• Collaborate as part of the care team by participating in IDT meetings and completing participant care plan activity interventions and other assigned components on time.
• Create well-planned daily experiences by scheduling participants for Day Center activities in partnership with the Center Manager and or Senior Manager.
• Bring energy and creativity to programming by coordinating and leading recreational activities for individuals and groups alongside Physical and Occupational Therapists to help participants maintain or improve their physical functioning.
• Design programming that feels inclusive and relevant by coordinating culturally appropriate social programming and activities within the day center.
• Support specialized participant needs with care by coordinating programming and activities for the memory care day center.
• Keep the center lively and engaging by designing and communicating current events and activity offerings throughout the day center.
• Partner in day center success by working closely with the Center Manager and or Senior Manager to oversee activities within the care center.
• Build bridges beyond the center walls by developing relationships with community resources and coordinating outings in the community.
• Support outreach and community presence by partnering with Enrollment and Outreach Specialists during outreach events.
• Aid in activity set-up and clean-up to ensure spaces are ready, safe, and inviting.
• Lead with flexibility and heart by guiding or assisting participants in large group, small group, and one-on-one activities.
• Adapt programming to each participant by assessing abilities and changing needs and adjusting group activities accordingly.
• Set thoughtful goals that matter by establishing appropriate activity-related goals for each participant.
• Promote safety in everything you do by demonstrating and implementing daily activity practices that include infection control, handwashing techniques, disease prevention, food handling, and disposal of soiled articles.
• Pitch in to support the participant experience by assisting the Dietitian, Food Service Supervisor, and or Kitchen Staff with meal service as needed.
• Maintain audit readiness and compliance by participating in DHCS, CMS, and other audits as required by the PACE program.
• Stay open to team needs by taking on other duties as assigned in support of participants and center operations, including PCA role and responsibilities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bring a strong educational foundation with a High School Diploma or GED.
• Have experience in healthcare environments with prior experience working in healthcare facilities.
• Understand the needs of the population we serve through experience working with frail elderly populations.
• Two years of experience in a social, recreational, or educational program within the past five years, including at least one year full-time in an activities program within a healthcare, mental health, or handicapped program setting.
• Current qualification as an occupational therapist, art therapist, music therapist, dance therapist, recreation therapist, occupational therapist assistant, or qualified social worker.
• Completion of at least 36 hours of state-approved training designed specifically for this role, along with regular consultation from an occupational therapist, qualified social worker, or recreation therapist.
• Be ready to support participant safety by obtaining CPR and First Aid certification within 60 days of employment.
• Communicate with warmth and professionalism with strong skills in working with participants, families, caregivers, and team members.
• Use sound judgment in care settings with the ability to apply appropriate safety measures while supporting participants.
• Stay organized and adaptable by being dependable, flexible, resourceful, and able to manage changing priorities.
• Bring language skills that strengthen connection with bilingual abilities in English and Spanish, English and Cantonese, English and Mandarin, or English and Vietnamese preferred.
• Be prepared for community-based work with proof of a valid California driver’s license, personal transportation, good driving record, and auto insurance as required by state law.