Activities Coordinator at Pace of Southwest Michigan

PACE of Southwest Michigan

Activity Coordinator

Status: Non-Exempt

Type of Position: Full Time

Salary Range: TBD

Reports To: Day Center Supervisor

Job Summary

Responsible for the coordination and planning of the therapeutic and recreational activities across the functional and cognitive continuum for the participants of the PACE program. Works under the direct supervision of the Day Center Supervisor or designee but is independent in the application of advanced recreational activities knowledge and skills.

Specifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience: Minimum of one (1) year experience in social or recreational program providing and coordinating services for the frail and elderly population

Number/Type of Employees Supervised: None

Licensure, Registry, or Certification Required: Valid MI Driver's License preferred; Possess current CPR certification by AHA or willing and able to obtain as offered by PACE of Southwest Michigan

Special Training: Only acts within scope of practice. Meet a standardized set of orientation and/or individual competencies for the specific position description established by PACE of Southwest Michigan, and approved by CMS before working independently.

Immunizations: Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up to date before engaging in direct participant contact.

Specific Requirements and Considerations: May be subject to exposure and handling of infectious waste, diseases, conditions or hazardous chemicals, etc., including potential exposure to TB, AIDS, and/or Hepatitis B.

Ages of Patients Rendered Care: Adult, Geriatric

Key Responsibilities

· Conducts an initial assessment and scheduled reassessment of all participants

· Communicates participant changes with Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) members

· Develops specific therapeutic programs to include recreational and social activities across cognitive and functional continuum to promote and maintain the physical, mental and social well-being of participants

· Records, signs and dates progress reports in the participant's electronic medical record (EMR)

· Plans and provides both group and individual activities, including community outings and special events

· Communicates with placement facilities to assess participant activity and involvement and works with facility staff

· Create monthly and daily calendar informing participants and staff of daily activities

· Participates as a member of the IDT

· Active participation in QIP

· Coordinates with various community resources

· Home visits as directed

· Abides by all established PACE of Southwest Michigan policies, rules and regulations

· All other duties as assigned

Skills and Knowledge

· High level of autonomy is required for recreational decisions

· Excellent attention to details

· Excellent organizational skills

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Ability to work a flexible work schedule

· Knowledge of physical, mental and social needs of frail older adults

· Able to work within the IDT setting

· Able to utilize basic computer skills in the workplace

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Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must be able to travel in all kinds of weather.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently move up to 50 pounds and perform physical demands expected while providing medical care for an elderly population. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to focus.

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, this in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

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