PACE Activity Coordinator

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population or appropriate training from the PACE organization on working with a frail or elderly population upon hiring
• CPR American Heart Association HealthCare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) required before providing patient care
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented
• Bachelor degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Music, Art, related Social Service field or Certified Occupational Therapists Assistant (COTA)
• 3 years of experience organizing and facilitating activities in a geriatric setting
• Experience in a Dementia or Alzheimer's Program

Pay

Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.

Benefits

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Overview

POSITION SUMMARY: The PACE/Senior World Activity Coordinator coordinates the therapeutic recreational adult day services program. The coordinator provides a comprehensive participant assessment to meet physical, mental and psychosocial well-being needs as well as person centered needs and interests. They plan, implement and facilitate activities for various cognitive functioning, physical limitations and persons with disabilities.