Activities Coordinator Needed Boston Cambridge Somerville

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Activities Coordinator I

Cambridge Health Alliance

Elder Service Plan

Two opportunities 20 hours and 30 hours, Both benefit eligible

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Cambridge Health Alliance is an innovative, award-winning health system that provides high quality care in Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston's metro-north communities. It includes three hospital campuses, a network of primary care and specialty practices, the Cambridge Public Health Department, and the Network Health plan. With this unique model, CHA is able to offer the finest health services, a diverse work environment and a premier training experience to those interested in community-based medicine.

 

The Elder Service Plan is a comprehensive program designed for frail elders who are nursing home eligible but wish to remain at home.

 

The program provides general primary care, rehab, and wellness services at an Adult Day Center and at home. It also uses a team approach to coordinate all health, medical and social services needed to maintain the frail elder's independence.

 

It is currently available in Somerville, Cambridge, Malden, Allston, Arlington, Brighton, Chelsea, Everett, and Medford.

 

The Elder Service Plan of Cambridge Health Alliance operates under a contract with the Massachusetts Departments of Medical Assistance and the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services.

 

 

 

The Activities Coordinator will:

 

 

1. Develops and implements a plan of therapeutic activities for each participant to promote optimal health, independence, and self-care.

a. Performs initial, semi-annual and annual assessment of all participants

b. Oversees the assessment of individual abilities, needs, and preference through an activities profile.

c. Identifies problems, establishes realistic goals, and sets up treatment plans utilizing therapeutic activities.

d. Utilizes input from restorative service consultants to improve or maintain functional and cognitive ability through therapeutic activities.

e. Accountable for contributing to and carrying out the recreation care plan for each participant.

f. Plans, organizes, and carries out individual and group activities tailored to the needs and limitations of frail elderly persons following the PIESS protocol.

g. Leads daily exercise group.

h. Demonstrates ability for creative arts activities.

i. Leads regular educational programs.

j. Orients new participants to the program.

 

 

 

Qualifications:

 

 

1. B.S. degree preferred in Recreational Therapy or B.S in allied field

2. National Certification by the N.C.C.A.P required.

3. Two or more years experience in an adult social or recreational program.

4. Ability to develop and implement therapeutic programs for both individuals and groups.

5. Flexibility, initiative, creativity, and organizational skills.

6. Physically capable of lifting and handling maximal assist

participants with transfers.

7. Willing to assist toileting and other duties outside the traditional role.

8. One year clinical experience working with the geriatric

population.

9. Ability to drive or transport self to multiple locations.

 

 

 

If you are interested, please e-mail pclouis@challiance.org directly OR apply on-line by visiting www.challiance.org/careers.