Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Purpose

The purpose of this role is to conduct thorough assessments of PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) participants, collaborating closely with other Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) members to create and implement effective, individualized care plans. This position is responsible for developing a diverse range of activities and exercise programs tailored to enhance the physical and emotional well-being of participants. Additionally, the role involves working with participants and their family members to design and promote engaging in-home recreational activities, fostering a supportive and enriching environment that supports participants' overall quality of life.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Plans a variety of activities that include, but are not limited to, exercise, arts and crafts, celebrations, special events, recreational games, community outings, and cognitive groups.

· Organizes community outings and special events at Adult Day Health Center (ADHC). Arranges transportation, entertainment, catering, and ADHC staff needed.

· Develops and distributes a monthly calendar of activities.

· Plans and implements small group or one-on-one activities for dementia-specific population including sensory stimulation. Oversees daily flow of dementia activities area.

· Assists participants and caregivers by providing leisure education for activity modification or skill development and supplies for in-home use as needed.

· Functions as a participant of the interdisciplinary team; attends team meetings and periodic reviews. Reports changes in participants’ baseline status to appropriate staff on a daily basis.

· Maintains general order in activities area(s) including daily clean-up, routine supply inventory, ordering, and purchasing. Maintains overall general budgeting.

· Assesses involvement in activity for participants placed in group/nursing homes; may include direct visit with participants in these settings. Works with nursing home and other community based living facility staff to impact participants in these settings.

· Completes documentation including initial assessments, periodic reviews, individual service plans, and other data on participants as directed by the interdisciplinary team.

· Provides on-going support to all staff involved in dementia-specific programming related to the dementia disease process.

· Transports participants within the ADHC and rearranges activity rooms as needed.

· Maintains and promotes compliance with all regulatory requirements, reimbursement standards, organizational standards, and policies and procedures related to area of responsibility.

· Consistently achieves high standards of accuracy in work product and documentation.

· Practices universal precaution procedures and proper safety techniques in accordance with policies and procedures.

· Protects privacy and maintains confidentiality of associates, participants, and sensitive agency information.

· Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

· Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Therapy or closely related filed preferred.

· Current BLS/First Aide preferred.

Experience:

· A minimum total of two years of working experience with frail or elderly population.

Skills and Knowledge:

· Effective written and oral communication skills.

· Demonstrated ability to problem solve and apply good judgment.

· Ability to function well independently.

· Ability to use or be trained in computer skills for the workplace.

· Demonstrates necessary skills and knowledge as outlined in attached position-specific Competency Assessment Profile.

Other:

· Requires physical strength to perform the job.

· Routine travel between PACE sites and in the community required.

· Requires valid driver’s license.

Physical Demands

· Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

· Ability to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

· Able to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.

· Able to constantly position yourself to maintain files in file cabinets such as reaching with hands and arms, kneeling, crouching, etc.

· The ability to communicate, detect, converse with, discern, convey, express oneself, and exchange information is crucial for this role.

Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Our center is dedicated to fostering an environment that is inclusive and accessible, welcoming everyone with open arms. We strictly follow the guidelines outlined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which includes a prohibition on discrimination in employment practices and other terms and conditions of employment. By joining us, you will become part of an organization that cherishes diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in our community and positively influence the lives of those we serve.

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