Activities Coordinator

Activities Coordinator

The Center for Elders’ Independence is a PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the elderly) organization (PO) that uses an interdisciplinary team approach for care planning and implementing purposeful high quality, affordable, and integrated health care services to the elderly.  Our elderly meet PACE requirements as prescribed by CMS and are referred to as participants.  Our PO includes Adult Day Health Centers and primary care clinics, promoting participant autonomy, quality of life and the ability for individuals to live in their communities

The Position:  Under the supervision of the Day Center Supervisor and in collaboration with the Activity and Volunteer Functional Manager, the Center Activity Coordinator is responsible for developing and carrying out the therapeutic recreational activity programs for program participants. The Center Activity Coordinator works with the Day Center Supervisor, Activity and Volunteer Functional Manager and Center Activity Aide to ensure that the programming is consistent and collaborative and is consistent with organizational goals. The Center Activity Coordinator will develop a recreation program that assists participants in resuming self-care and normal activities and/or preventing further decline. In addition, the Center Activity Coordinator coordinates the activities of the recreation staff and volunteers.

The hourly pay range for the Activities Coordinator position at Center for Elders’ Independence is $26.00 to $38.48. Placement within the range is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market data, consistent with CEI’s annual compensation review and established compensation practices.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Conducts assessments of the participant’s needs and interests for the development of the individual plan of care by the interdisciplinary team according to policy and regulations.
• Conducts accurate and timely reviews of the participant’s plan of care according to policy and regulations.
• Provides orientation, on-going training and oversight to Center Activity Aide and volunteers.
• Develops a monthly schedule of activities that is diverse, reflects current trends in activity program and addresses the functional and cultural needs of the center participants.
• Posts the schedule of planned activities in a central location that is accessible to participants, families, caregivers or authorized representatives of participants.
• Solicits input from participants and/or caregivers in the planning of the recreational activity program.
• In collaboration with the Activity and Volunteer Functional Manager, recruits and oversees volunteers to enhance the group and individual activities.
• Coordinates with the transportation and nutrition departments and to provide meals and safe transportation to and from activities in the community (outings).
• Meets independent and group needs of all participants and ensures that participants have time to engage in activities of their own choosing. Facilitates variety of individual and group entertainment or arts & craft activities, special events, etc. to meet the needs of participants at different levels of functioning.
• Documents and reports to the interdisciplinary team any observed changes in participant’s behavior, including ambulation, eating habits, or level and type of social interaction.
• Leads the planning and implementation of new activity groups, including utilizing community organizations and various other resources such as involving community groups and schools to enhance the program and add diversity.
• Prepares periodic reports and keeps appropriate records.
• Ensures that the day center decorations are appropriate, stimulating and enhance the appeal of the therapeutic environment.
• Responsible for ensuring Quality Indicator information is collected and documented on a monthly basis
• Participates in CEI quality assurance performance improvement program (QAPI) as assigned.
• Follows all agency policies and procedures and applicable licensing requirements.
• Maintains a courteous, helpful and professional attitude on the job. Displays a willingness and ability to be responsive in a warm and caring manner to all customer groups.
• Complies with all agency training requirements. Maintains professional affiliations and any required certifications.
• Fulfills all necessary other administrative requirements such as reviewing staff reports, generating reports, developing and keeping statistical records, reviewing chart entries, annual staff performance evaluations, etc.
• Performs all other job-related duties in a positive and helpful manner as assigned.

Qualifications: 

• Have two years of experience in a social or recreational program providing and coordinating services for a frail or elderly population within the past five years, one year of which was full-time employment in an elderly activities program in health care setting.
• Holds a Certificate of Activity Leadership approved by the California Department of Public Health.
• Has a High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to independently facilitate creative arts groups; to engage all participants in creative activities to some extent. Able to organize and lead participant outings 
• Experience and interest in working with the elderly; understanding of the most frequent psychosocial and behavioral health issues of this population.
• Interest and ability to work in interdisciplinary team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish, Cantonese or Mandarin Preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting, finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires standing or walking for 80% of the working day.
• Limited pushing, bending, kneeling and reaching at arm’s length and overhead.
• Capable of lifting and carrying up to 10lbs. regularly.
• Must have reliable transportation. 

The above job description is intended to communicate the general function of the mentioned position and by no means shall be considered an exhaustive or complete outline of the specific tasks and functions that will be required.  CEI reserves the right to change job descriptions, site assignments, and or work hours as required by the needs of the program.  All employees are expected to perform their duties within their ability as required by the job and/or as requested by management.