North East Medical Services · 1 month ago
PACE ACTIVITY COORDINATOR
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$32/hr - $36/hr
2+ years expNorth East Medical Services is seeking a PACE Activity Coordinator responsible for providing a comprehensive therapeutic recreation program for PACE Participants. The role includes coordinating social programming, conducting assessments, and overseeing recreational activities to enhance the participants' experience and well-being.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Coordinates and implements day center social programming and activities, including communicating current events and PACE organizational issues to participants in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner
Conducts assessments and participates as an active member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) for Participant care planning. Establishes individualized Participant goals specific to social and recreational therapeutic programs
Works closely with Center Manager to oversee all activities in the day room optimizing a safe environment while mitigating risks-factors (e.g., falls, wandering, etc.)
Remains alert to pertinent input from other team members, Participants, and caregivers and updates the IDT promptly regarding any changes in Participants’ condition or medical status
Documents progress reports in the Participant’s electronic health record
Develops, implements, and oversees the daily Recreation Program, which includes both group and individual activities, as well as periodic community outings, coordinates volunteer activities at the Center and collaborates with a Recreational Therapist
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the age-related characteristics, symptoms, and needs of participants served, provides clear and effective communication with the Participants, and works with other therapists and primary care staff to enhance the day center experience of participants
Builds relationships and coordinates activity programs from various community resources. Arranges performances, coordinates Holiday celebrations, schedules activity instructors, classes, etc., working within department budget
Builds a sense of community and a warm, social atmosphere in which participants feel welcome and supported
Understands and demonstrates respect for Participants’ rights and utilizes established mechanisms for managing any ethical issues related to Participant services
Provides care to Participants in-person, via telehealth, and/or via telephone, as indicated
Utilizes Epic appropriately and efficiently and serve as content and workflow expert for resolving issues and proposing solutions in Epic
Performs other job duties as required by Manager/Supervisor
Qualification
Required
At least two years of experience in a social recreational or educational program within the past five years, one year of which was full-time in an activities program in a health care, mental health, or handicapped program setting
Bachelor's degree in Recreational/Art/Music/Dance Therapy, Psychology, Social Work or a related human services field from an accredited university or college
Current BLS and First Aid required
Knowledge of social activities, including programming tailored to the older adult population
Must be able to fluently speak, read and write English
Preferred
At least 1 year of experience working with the frail or elderly population
Certification by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification or the California Recreation Therapist (RTC)
Strong understanding of the psychosocial dynamics in aging
Fluency in Chinese, Spanish, or Vietnamese is required
Fluency in other languages is an asset
Benefits
Free medical, dental and vision insurance for employee, spouse and/or children
Company contribution to 401(k)
Company
North East Medical Services
North East Medical Services (NEMS) is one of the largest community health centers in the United States targeting the medically underserved Asian population.
501-1000 employees
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