Activity Leader

Evaluations and Implementations

• Evaluates and implements creative and individualized participant care plans.
• Trains activity aides and delegates assignments and supervises their performance.

Planning and Offering Programs

• Plans and offers varied monthly programs.
• Uses group and individual oriented interventions to maximize participants' cognitive and functional abilities.
• Offers therapeutic activities for daily participants with special needs.

Collaboration and Support

• Works with Activity Therapist & Specialist to plan and implement monthly community outings and special events.
• Works with Volunteer Coordinator to recruit and orient appropriate volunteers for specific recreation activities.

Documentation and Feedback

• Documents participant involvement in activities and revises their care plan as needed.
• Participates in task/committee, special projects, as assigned by Activity Specialist.
• Actively participates in team discussions offering feedback, ideas and suggestions both on a day-to-day basis and in monthly department staff meetings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in a social, recreational or educational program within the past five years, one year which was full time working in a health care setting; OR have completed at least 36 hours of training in a course designed for activity leadership from an accredited college; OR be an occupational therapist, art therapist, music therapist, dance therapist, recreation therapist, occupational therapy assistant or a qualified social worker.
• One-year experience working with the elderly or frail population required.
• Ability to work as part of a diverse team.
• Stability, maturity, creativity and flexibility in work.
• Ability to work with volunteers and contract staff.
• Written and oral fluency in English is required; bilingual (Cantonese or Spanish) preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Retail Savings Plan 403(b) and Term Life/AD&D Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefits, Pet Insurance, and Employee Discount Program.
• Mental Wellness Resources and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Holidays (10 per year), vacation time, sick leave, long-term disability insurance, and additional benefits are available.