Activity Coordinator
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Job Location:
San Francisco, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 30 - 32
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
IOA is on the forefront of revolutionary healthcare models reshaping the way people can age in place. Our innovative models transform lives enhance communities and save healthcare systems millions of dollars. Rather than focusing on archaic outdated design we strive to consistently question the status-quo and create new and more innovative ways to help aging adults and adults with disabilities maintain their quality of life.
With over 23 programs we offer multiple ways to aid seniors maintain their health well-being independence and participation in the community fulfilling our mission.
The Activity Coordinator role is a temporary backfill to provide coverage while a current employee is on leave.Responsibilities:
- Builds within the Day Center a sense of community and a warm social atmosphere in which the participants are able to identify a support system.
- Plans prepares and leads large and small scale group activities which include but are not limited to exercises news discussions arts and crafts music cultural groups cognitive groups and community outings.
- Plans all parties holiday and birthday celebrations and secures entertainment and community resources in consultation with the Site Manager.
- Encourages isolated participants towards group participation through one-on-one interactions.
- Assists with all general activities at the center to meet participants needs when necessary including personal care transportation & meal service as assigned.
- Assists in preparing distributing and posting monthly calendar of activities.
- Assists with determining equipment/supply needs and participates in budget planning and purchasing of supplies.
- Conducts and documents client recreation assessments treatment plans and quarterly re-evaluations as assigned and attend appropriate meetings to present them to the team.
EDUCATION:
- Activity Coordinators Certificate or BA in recreation psychology gerontology or related field plus one year experience leading recreation programs for the elderly (or equivalent combination of education/experience.)
- First Aid and CPR Certification
BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE:
- One year of professional work or volunteer experience with frail elders with dementia and/or age related issues.
- Interest and willingness to work in a multilingual multicultural environment.
- Fluency in English required; second language helpful.
- Strong leadership skills preferred.
- Experience with Microsoft Word Excel and other related programs.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to lift transfer push/pull maneuver and reposition 35 lbs.
- Ability to reach bend and walk
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
COMPENSATION:
Range: $30 - 32.50/Hourly
This amount is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee which is always dependent on actual experience education and other factor
This range does not include any additional equity benefits or other non-monetary compensation which may be included.
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We encourage you to learn more about IOA by visiting us here.
IOA reserves the right to adjust work hours or duties when appropriate.
Institute on Aging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Institute on Aging is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work environment and providing equal opportunities to all employees and job applicants without regard to age race religion color national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity genetic disposition neuro-diversity disability veteran status or any other protected category under federal state and local law.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Assisted Living
- Computer Skills
- Physical Examinations
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Publisher
- Regression Analysis
- Serving Experience
- Dementia Care
- Teaching
- Experience with Children
- Memory Care
- Social Work
About Company
Helping you Age On. We believe the future should be something to look forward to, at every age. Learn more about our services or give us a call anytime, we are here to help.
