Activity Coordinator, Cambridge, MA

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Hello Activity Professionals.

I have an exciting new position open at the Elder Service Plan of the Cambridge Health Alliance. A P.A.C.E program serving nursing home elders who live in their own homes and communites. If you know anyone looking for a temp to perm position please, pass it along ! Below is the job description:

 

ELDER SERVICE PLAN OF THE CAMBRIDGE HEALTH ALLIANCE

 

RECREATION/ACTIVITY COORDINATOR

 

24 HOUR/WEEK SUPPORT (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday)

 

 

REPORTS TO:Activity Director/Center Manager

 

PRIMARY FUNCTION To develope and implement, in conjunction with the Activity Director, the ADHC activity staff and other restorative service consultants (P.T., O.T.) a therapeutic activity program that meets the needs of each participant.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

1. Activity Professionals Certification/Associate Degree in Recreation Therapy or allied field.

2. 2 or more years experience in an adult social or recreational program.

3. Ability to develop and implement therapeutic programs for individuals and groups.

4. Flexibility, initiative, creativity and organizational skills.

5. Physically capable of lifting and handling maximal assist participants with transfers.

6. Willing to assist with toileting ad other duties outside the traditional role.

7. One year supervisory experience in the healthcare field

 

ROLES AND RESPONCIBILITIES

1. To collect and collate new/existing participant activity participation and social information from staff/participants.

2. To complete weekly Bi-Annual assessments for Care Plan.

3. To complete monthly activity/staff schedules and complete other monthly updates.

4. To supervise activity staff and keep notes of areas for improvements.

5. To attend all meetings pertaining to the Activity Department and communicate relevant information to Activity Director.

6. To collect and review activity participation logs and file accordingly.

7. Lead Activities when required

8. Communicate effectively with Activity Director.

 

Rate is determinded based on experience. No benefits are associated with this contracted position.

 

PLEASE CONTACT ALISON ON 617-575-5869 or email acservenschi@challiance.org then attatch/fax resume on 617-575-5860

Edited July 17, 2007 by alison77