Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Provides comprehensive assessment, recreation therapy and socialization and coordination of 24 hour care for PACE participants as part of the PACE interdisciplinary team.
• Plans, organizes and conducts a comprehensive program of individual and group recreation to enable participants to achieve optimum levels of independent functioning and socialization.

Qualifications:

• Two years of experience in a social or recreational setting providing and coordinating service for elderly populations within the last five years, one of which was full time in a patient activities program in a health care setting.
• Bilingual candidate is highly desired

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in recreational or activities therapy, music therapy or other therapeutic activities area required.

Program Overview

ArchCare cares for people of all ages and faiths where they are most comfortable and best able to receive it -- at home, in the community and in nursing homes. As the Continuing Care Community of the Archdiocese of New York, we see enhancing the lives of our elders and others who need extra help to stay healthy and live life to its fullest as more than just a job. To us, it's a privilege and our calling.

We are proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work®, a testament to our commitment to fostering a positive, supportive, and inclusive workplace culture.

ArchCare Senior Life (PACE) is a long-term Medicaid/Medicare plan designed specifically for seniors who need nursing home level care but want to stay at home. With PACE, participants have a dedicated Care Team to coordinate everything, so they are able to live comfortably where they are, knowing they'll get the coordinated care they need. PACE provides and coordinates care at our Wellness Centers, in patients' homes, and in other settings.

Benefits/Perks:

• Includes accrued vacation days, sick days, and holidays.
• Participation in 403 (b)
• Voluntary Benefits: Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Pet Insurance
• Discounted membership: Plum Benefits
• Pay for work-related eligible commuter expenses with pre-tax dollars

PACE Perks:

• Opportunity to learn from other disciplines, which enhances your individual clinical practice
• Team supports your efforts, and you get to support them as well
• Your work results in most participants being able to live in their own homes and communities, instead of living in a skilled nursing facility - this provides the highest quality of life for participants, as they can continue to be active members of their community

Pay Range

$55,000/Annually