Activities Coordinator

About LIFE COORDINATED:

Mind body and well-being. Imagine being part of an interdisciplinary care team where your recommendations are revered respected and integrated into the member care plan. Sounds too good to be true... right

MEET LIFE COORDINATED - welcome home.

LIFE COORDINATED is an integrated care company and PACE Program (Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly) and this is the way we operate. An Activities Coordinator is integral to delivering comprehensive and integrated care. We are seeking an Activities Coordinator to join our team that wants to be an integral part of an interdisciplinary care team (IDT) changing lives every day. We are passionate and purpose driven to be best-in-class.

Our goal is to help our members live their best life based upon their personal goals.

PACE allows us to invest in the right things to address root cause and environmental factors not just symptoms and resulting medical care.

The Activities Coordinator is responsible for the planning supervision and implementation of therapeutic and recreational programs for the elderly as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing all-inclusive care.

The Activities Coordinator builds a sense of community and warm social atmosphere for the participants evaluates their needs and develops groups and individual programming to meet those needs.
General
and adheres to the philosophy and goals of (PACE Program).
a quiet and safe environment for clients visitors and staff.
confidentiality of client records reports and discussions.
in formulation and maintenance of (PACE Program) policies and procedures.
in (PACE Program) Committees as requested by the Clinical Services Director.
participates in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings (IDT).
and participates in scheduled staff meetings and client care meetings as requested.
the Clinical Services Director in ways and means to establish better accountability of (PACE Program) services to clients and referral sources.
flexibility in schedule and responds to unexpected emergencies and changes in workload to fulfill responsibilities.
in orientation and supervision of staff/volunteers.
supplies and equipment economically.
timely and quality documentation of clinical services provided reviewing medical record for continuity and completeness and to meet compliance and regulatory requirements.
Quality Management Program through participation in quality studies provision of recommendations for improvement and active participation in performance improvement actions.
professional growth through the continuing education process.
professional in appearance and manner in the clinical area; recognizes own limits and seeks help and guidance from the Clinical Services Director as appropriate; responds in a positive manner to constructive criticism; serves as a role model for students and staff members.
holds membership in professional organizations.
other duties as required or requested in a positive and helpful manner to ensure a smooth-running work environment.

Participant Care
an initial assessment and scheduled reassessment(s) of all participants to evaluate educational emotional and vocational needs.
specific therapeutic programs to include recreational and social activities.
supervises and implements relevant recreational programs to meet the needs of the participants per the treatment plans developed by the IDT.
within the PACE facilities a sense of community and warm social atmosphere in which participants can identify a support system.
and directs individual and group activities reality orientation exercises discussions clubs field trip/outings arts and crafts music appreciation etc.
with various community resources to add diversity and enrich the recreational program.
and maintains cooperative working relationships with other program staff contact agencies and outside organizations. Serves as a staff resource.
effectively with hospital departments to minimize hospital lengths of stay as appropriate and allow for a smooth transition for the client as he/she moves from the hospital to alternative levels of care.
in quality management program activities.

Experience

Required Knowledge Skills and/or Abilities:
least one year of professional work with an elderly or frail population.
2 years experience in a social or activity/recreational therapy program providing and coordinating services for a frail or elderly population within the past years.
and ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.
understanding of psychosocial problems of aging.
ability to effectively work within an interdisciplinary team
ability to work effectively with culturally economically and educationally diverse populations
ability to form positive interpersonal relationships with a wide range of staff and clients.

Desired or Preferred Knowledge Skills and/or Abilities:
to plan and coordinate care for individuals families and groups through meaningful activities.
interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
physical and mental health to carry out the responsibilities of the position.