Activities Coordinator
| Company | AltaMed Health Services |
|---|---|
| Location | Norwalk, CA, USA, Long Beach, CA, USA, Arcadia, CA, USA, Pomona, CA, USA, Los Angeles, CA, USA, Irwindale, CA, USA, Lynwood, CA, USA |
| Salary | $25 – $29.32 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Junior |
Requirements
- Minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent. A bachelor’s degree is highly desirable.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in a social or recreational program providing and coordinating services for a frail or elderly population (preferred). Experience with dementia care is highly desirable.
- Completion of 36 hours of Activity Leader (previously “Activity Director”) course, designed specifically for this position and approved by the State of California required within 30 days of hire.
- Bilingual English/Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese, depending on location preferred.
- Experience in providing virtual activities is preferred.
- A minimum requirement of a valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Actively participate in all care coordination activities, including Assessments and Care Planning.
- Design, implement, and oversee a variety of engaging activities tailored to the physical, cognitive, social, spiritual, and social well-being of the PACE participants.
- Utilize a variety of techniques, including but not limited to arts and crafts, animals, sports, games, dance and movement, music, and community outings.
- Provide a planned schedule of social and other purposeful independent or group activities and promote an engaging environment for the participants.
- Use remote technology depending on the participants’ comfort level, electronic devices, and interests.
- Adhere to PACE program guidelines and regulatory requirements, and the PACE organization’s policies and procedures.
- Develop and implement therapeutic activity programs.
- Help the Recreational Manager develop and execute recreational activities projects for process improvement and enhancement of participant experience.
- May be required to travel according to the department’s needs.
Preferred Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree is highly desirable.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in a social or recreational program providing and coordinating services for a frail or elderly population (preferred). Experience with dementia care is highly desirable.
- Bilingual English/Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese, depending on location preferred.
- Experience in providing virtual activities is preferred.