Activity Coordinator - Altoona

Senior LIFE is an innovative home and community-based Medicare and Medicaid-funded program providing all-inclusive healthcare services and support to seniors living in the community. Our team is committed to partnering with seniors to help them remain at home through open communication, shared decision-making, and excellent care.

Benefits

• Monday - Friday, daylight schedule
• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits package
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays off
• Mileage reimbursement

Responsibilities

• Administer all activities functions as they relate to group and individual Plans of Care for Senior LIFE
• Supervise and train activities staff
• Manage all activities-based project assignments, including program execution on time and on budget
• Develop and execute therapeutic programs centering on social and recreational activities, focusing on the unique needs of the elderly population
• Ensure a safe, positive environment for all members and activities department staff
• Align activities staff with the interdisciplinary care plan approach and serve as a key voice on these teams
• Provide individualized support and assistance for members requiring additional care during activities and programming
• Conduct ongoing inspections and audits of activities, recreational spaces, and equipment to ensure compliance with center, state, and federal mandates
• Manage and oversee administrative functions for the department, including relevant documentation to medical records
• Participate in ongoing professional development and training to maintain compliance with industry-wide protocols and keep Senior LIFE’s activities program competitive

Requirements

• Minimum of two years’ experience in a social or recreational role specifically centered on the elderly community
• Strong communication skills and ability to thrive in a team-based setting
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and implement new practices and procedures
• Desire to effect positive change within an underserved community
• Valid driver’s license and reliable mode of transportation (some travel to members' homes is required)