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Element Care PACE · 7 hours ago

Activities Specialist - COTA

Beverly, Massachusetts

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$28.85/hr - $35.10/hr

1+ years exp

Element Care PACE is committed to providing comprehensive care and support for individuals. They are seeking an Activities Specialist to assist in delivering programs and activities that promote habilitation and wellness for participants at Adult Day Health sites and in their homes.

Elder CareHealth CareHome Health CarePersonal HealthService Industry

Responsibilities

Assists the manager in planning and developing programs and activities that support habilitation, wellness and recreation. Coordinates delivery of daily activities with fellow Activities staff

Delivers daily activities directly to participants at ADH, in participants’ homes and via telehealth

Daily travel between sites and visits to participants’ homes. Assists with transportation safety

Provides coverage at other ADH sites as needed

Implements appropriate interventions at ADH and participants’ homes

Develops and writes periodic participant assessments, progress notes, and care plans according to organizational policies. Documentation is completed timely

Creates and maintains tracking spreadsheets. Compiles information for inclusion in monthly calendars, newsletters, and other reports

Plans and implements special events such as holiday parties, therapeutic outings, entertainment, and other recreational programs

Is prepared for and represents the Activities Department at IDT meetings. Communicates daily activity programming in addition to any changes in participants’ plan of care

Qualification

Occupational Therapy AssistantCPR CertificationProgram DevelopmentGeriatric ExperienceTeamwork

Required

Must have successfully completed an O. T. A. curriculum approved by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education, Inc. with a minimum of an Associate's Degree

Maintains current Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure in the Commonwealth of MA

Maintains current CPR Certification

Minimum of 1-2 years of experience working with a geriatric population

Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in program development

Ability to work within a team concept and to be considerate of co-workers and colleagues