Activities Coordinator- West Palm Beach
Primary Function
Evaluates and implements creative, individualized, and therapeutic activities for participants care plans.
Conducts an initial assessment and scheduled reassessment of all participants.
Trains staff on new recreational therapy activities and programs.
Plans and offers varied monthly programs and uses group and individual oriented interventions to maximize participants’ cognitive and functional abilities.
Offers therapeutic activities daily for participants with special needs.
Documents participant involvement in activities and revises care plans as needed.
Actively participates in team discussions offering feedback, ideas, and suggestions both on a day-to-day basis and in staff meetings.
Serves as a resource to staff and coordinates volunteer activities at the center.
Performs other job duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- BA degree in therapeutic recreation or related field required or 1-3 years of professional work experience with a minimum of one year experience working with the frail and elderly.
- Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance in the State of Florida.
- Reliable transportation to meet visit schedule.
- Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms.
- Ability to effectively communicate in English.
- Flexible schedule to meet the needs of participants.
- Ability to physically access any home i.e. navigate stairs and narrow spaces, tolerate heat and lack of air conditioning, in any area Company serves.
- Ability to manage stress.
- Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements (including, but not limited to: lifting participants and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling) of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Competencies
- Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position.
Physical Demands
- Regularly sits and talks or hears.
- Occasionally stands, walks, stops, kneels, crouches, or crawls.
- Regularly lifts and/or moves up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifts or moves up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment
- Exposure to wet and/or humid conditions when transporting and helping patients.