Location: Union Pier,MI, USA
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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