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Activity and Day Center Coordinator, FL PACE Centers

Miami Jewish Health · Hialeah, FL · 1 mo ago
AdministrativeFull-time

Brief Description

Miami Jewish Health is one of the largest providers of healthcare and living options for aging adults in the Southeast. We operate Florida PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Centers, the largest PACE program in Florida, which serves as health plan, healthcare provider, and social center designed for older adults with complex medical needs. We also have four adult day health centers that serve participants in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Our careers are challenging, meaningful, and rewarding. Join us now to do purposeful work in supporting our community’s seniors and their families.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of Pace Site Administrator, has full responsibility for all daycare and activities throughout the adult day center. The Activity & Day Center Coordinator manages the daily planning and coordination of center-based activities to include conflict resolution, participant/caregiver care issues, certified nursing assistance and therapeutic program.

Essential Job Functions

  • Counsels and schedules participants for initial assessments and reassessments.

  • Develops specific therapeutic programs to include recreational and social activities.

  • Records, signs, and dates progress reports in participant records.

  • Maintains the daily operation of the day center.

  • Plans and provides both group and individual programming.

  • Participates in interdisciplinary meetings and developing individualized and measurable care plans.

  • Supervises with participant care needs such as toileting and feeding.

  • Supervises day care certified nursing assistants, volunteers and additional daycare staff.

  • Schedules staff, toileting schedule and participant tracking record.

  • Keeps inventory and order sheets for recreation and day center supplies.

  • Plans and administers participant council.

  • Completes other assignments as needed.

Education

  • Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation.

  • Experience can be substituted for degree as indicated below.

  • Experience: 3-5 years’ experience in recreational therapy with elderly population in a supervisory role or Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation and 1 year experience with elderly.

  • Licenses/Certifications: Certified Activities Director preferred, Certified Therapeutic Recreational Therapist preferred, Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.

Abilities Required

  • Must be bilingual (English/Spanish).

  • 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.

  • Knowledge of documentation desirable.

Functional Demands

  • Work Conditions: Normal working condition with adequate lighting and ventilation.

  • Infectious Material Exposure: Occasional exposure to blood/body fluids/tissues.

Environment

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.

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