DescriptionPosition Summary The Recreation Coordinator is responsible for the planning, supervision and implementation of recreational programs for the elderly, as part of a multi-disciplinary team serving LCHC's Program for All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). The Coordinator builds a sense of community and warm social atmosphere for the participants, evaluates their needs, and develops group and individual programming to meet those needs. Principal Duties and Responsibilities*
- Conducts an initial assessment and scheduled reassessment of all participants.
- Develops specific therapeutic programs to include recreational and social activities.
- Records, signs and dates progress reports in the participant's records.
- Develops, implements and supervises the Activity Program.
- Plans and provides both group and individual activities.
- Participates in Interdisciplinary Conferences and daily meetings.
- Serves as a resource to staff.
- Coordinates daily activities at the center.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Abilities
- Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.
- Must be able to treat patients of all ages including the elderly.
- Must be able to move about freely, lift and turn patients, manual dexterity and visual acuity to see and treat patients, be able to hear and orally communicate.
- Must have demonstrated ability to deliver service to physicians, patients and fellow employees with compassion and in a responsive, courteous and concerned manner in accordance with the Policy on Service Excellence.
Required Knowledge, Experience, or Licensure/Registration* Experience
- Minimum 2 years experience in social or recreational program, providing and coordinating services for a frail or elderly population within the past 5 years.
- Working knowledge of the interdisciplinary model of care.
- Interest and ability to work with multi-disciplinary team.
- Good understanding of psychosocial problems of aging.
Education
- BS degree in Recreational Therapy or related field preferred.