Job Description

Work Type: Per diem/PRN – dayshift, M-F hours only

Compensation: $31 per hour

What is PACE?

PACE, or Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, is an alternative care model for those over 55 years of age requiring nursing home level of care which aims to keep participants living at home in the community. PACE is a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach which coordinates all levels of medical and social needs, including prevention, wellness, socialization, primary care, and access to specialists and other services.

The Activities Coordinator plans, develops, implements, and oversees recreational therapy services for participants in PACE (Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly). Responsibilities include coordinating, supervising, and implementing all PACE center activities and social programs for frail elderly and functionally impaired older adults at the PACE Center in an integrated program setting. The Activities Coordinator will be responsible for the development and implementation of daily, monthly, and special events, outings, birthday celebrations, etc. The Activity Coordinator reports to the Center Manager.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluates and implements creative, individualized, and therapeutic activities for participants’ care plans.
• Conducts an initial assessment and scheduled reassessment of all participants.
• Trains staff on new recreational therapy activities and programs
• Plans and offers varied monthly programs and uses group and individual-oriented interventions to maximize participants’ cognitive and functional abilities.
• Offers therapeutic activities daily for participants with special needs.
• Documents participant involvement in activities and revises care plans as needed.
• Actively participates in team discussions offering feedback, ideas, and suggestions both on a day-to-day basis and in staff meetings.
• Serves as a resource to staff and coordinates volunteer activities at the center.

Requirements

• Bilingual (preferred).
• CTRS designation.
• Reliable transportation.
• Flexible schedule to meet the needs of participants.
• Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements (including, but not limited to lifting participants and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling) of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to physically access any home (i.e., navigate stairs and narrow spaces, tolerate heat and lack of air conditioning)
• Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms.
• Must provide negative TB certificate, or documentation to support exemption, annually.
• Minimum 2 years of professional therapeutic recreation work experience with a minimum of one year experience working with the frail and elderly.
• Experience with supervision of staff preferred.

Esperanza Health Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) according to Title 44, Ill. Administrative Code, and Subpart C Section 750.150.