North East Medical Services
PACE ACTIVITY COORDINATOR
North East Medical Services, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Activity Coordinator
Responsible for providing a comprehensive therapeutic recreation program for PACE participants, including assessment, care planning, and the coordination of therapeutic and recreational activities.
Essential Job Functions
Coordinates and implements day center social programming and activities, communicating current events and PACE organizational issues in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner.
Conducts assessments and participates as an active member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) for participant care planning, establishing individualized participant goals specific to social and recreational therapeutic programs.
Works closely with the Center Manager to oversee all activities in the day room, optimizing a safe environment while mitigating risk factors such as falls or wandering.
Remains alert to input from team members, participants and caregivers, updating the IDT promptly regarding any changes in participants’ condition or medical status.
Documents progress reports in the participant’s electronic health record.
Develops, implements, and oversees the daily recreation program, including group and individual activities, periodic community outings, volunteer coordination, and collaboration with a recreational therapist.
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of age‑related characteristics, symptoms and needs of participants, provides clear communication and coordinates with other therapists and primary care staff to enhance the day center experience.
Builds relationships and coordinates activity programs from various community resources; arranges performances, coordinates holiday celebrations, schedules activity instructors and classes while working within budget.
Builds a sense of community and a warm, social atmosphere where participants feel welcome and supported.
Shows respect for participants’ rights and manages ethical issues related to participant services.
Provides care in-person, via telehealth, and/or by telephone as indicated.
Uses Epic appropriately and efficiently, serving as content and workflow expert for problem resolution and solution proposal.
Performs other job duties as required by the Manager/Supervisor.
Qualifications Required
At least two years of experience in a social, recreational or educational program within the past five years, including one year full‑time in an activities program in a health care, mental health or handicapped setting.
Bachelor’s degree in Recreational/Art/Music/Dance Therapy, Psychology, Social Work, or a related human services field from an accredited university or college.
Current BLS and First Aid certifications required.
Knowledge of social activities, including programming tailored to the older adult population.
Preferred
At least one year of experience working with the frail or elderly population.
Certification by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification or the California Recreation Therapist (RTC).
Strong understanding of psychosocial dynamics in aging.
Language
Fluent in English.
Fluency in Chinese (Cantonese) required.
Fluency in other languages is an asset.
Employment Details
This is an FLSA Non‑exempt position.
This is not an OSHA high‑risk position.
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Essential Job Functions
Coordinates and implements day center social programming and activities, communicating current events and PACE organizational issues in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner.
Conducts assessments and participates as an active member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) for participant care planning, establishing individualized participant goals specific to social and recreational therapeutic programs.
Works closely with the Center Manager to oversee all activities in the day room, optimizing a safe environment while mitigating risk factors such as falls or wandering.
Remains alert to input from team members, participants and caregivers, updating the IDT promptly regarding any changes in participants’ condition or medical status.
Documents progress reports in the participant’s electronic health record.
Develops, implements, and oversees the daily recreation program, including group and individual activities, periodic community outings, volunteer coordination, and collaboration with a recreational therapist.
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of age‑related characteristics, symptoms and needs of participants, provides clear communication and coordinates with other therapists and primary care staff to enhance the day center experience.
Builds relationships and coordinates activity programs from various community resources; arranges performances, coordinates holiday celebrations, schedules activity instructors and classes while working within budget.
Builds a sense of community and a warm, social atmosphere where participants feel welcome and supported.
Shows respect for participants’ rights and manages ethical issues related to participant services.
Provides care in-person, via telehealth, and/or by telephone as indicated.
Uses Epic appropriately and efficiently, serving as content and workflow expert for problem resolution and solution proposal.
Performs other job duties as required by the Manager/Supervisor.
Qualifications Required
At least two years of experience in a social, recreational or educational program within the past five years, including one year full‑time in an activities program in a health care, mental health or handicapped setting.
Bachelor’s degree in Recreational/Art/Music/Dance Therapy, Psychology, Social Work, or a related human services field from an accredited university or college.
Current BLS and First Aid certifications required.
Knowledge of social activities, including programming tailored to the older adult population.
Preferred
At least one year of experience working with the frail or elderly population.
Certification by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification or the California Recreation Therapist (RTC).
Strong understanding of psychosocial dynamics in aging.
Language
Fluent in English.
Fluency in Chinese (Cantonese) required.
Fluency in other languages is an asset.
Employment Details
This is an FLSA Non‑exempt position.
This is not an OSHA high‑risk position.
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