Activities Coordinator

Miami Jewish Health; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami Jewish Health in Miami, FL, seeks an Activities Coordinator to support planning and implementing engaging activities for FPC participants under the Site Supervisor.

You will develop weekly activity plans, work one-on-one with participants to tailor programs, supervise groups, and coordinate volunteers, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to enhance residents’ well-being.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Associate’s Degree preferred.
• Training in Therapeutic Recreation desirable.
• At least one year in formal activities program.
• Arts, music and crafts experience essential.
• Certified Activities Director preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement activities for FPC participants under supervision of Site Supervisor.
• Develop a group activity plan meeting participants' interests, needs, and capabilities.
• Work one-on-one with participants to implement specific activity plans.
• Supervise groups, lead games, exercise programs and other routine activities.
• Schedule, distribute and post the weekly activities.
• Participate as an Interdisciplinary team member as assigned.
• Assist with participant care needs such as feeding.
• Schedule and supervise volunteers and Senior Companions; liaise with Volunteer Coordinator.

Skills

Friendly personality

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree preferred

Therapeutic Recreation training desirable

Job description

Brief Description

Miami Jewish Health is one of the largest providers of healthcare and living options for aging adults in the Southeast. We operate Florida PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Centers, the largest PACE program in Florida, which serves as health plan, healthcare provider, and social center designed for older adults with complex medical needs. We have four adult day health centers that serve participants in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

Job Title

Activities Coordinator

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Site Supervisor plans and implements activities for FPC participants

Essential Job Functions

• Assists with planning and development of routine recreational activities for the Center
• Develops a group activity plan, which meets the interests, needs and capability of participants
• Works one on one with assigned participants to implement specific activity plans
• Supervise groups, leads games, exercise programs and other routine activities as assigned
• Schedules, distributes and posts the weekly activities
• Participates as an Interdisciplinary team member as assigned
• Assists with participant care needs such as feeding
• Responsible for scheduling and supervising volunteers and stipend volunteers (Senior Companions) and liaison with MJH Volunteer Coordinator

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Associate’s Degree preferred
• Training in Therapeutic Recreation is desirable

Experience

• At least one year in formal activities program. Arts, music and crafts experience essential

Licenses/Certifications

• Certified Activities Director preferred

Abilities Required

• Friendly, outgoing, positive personality
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills necessary to interact with all levels of the work group, and participants
• Sensitivity to the needs of an aging population
• Computer knowledge preferred
• Knowledge of documentation desirable

Environment Work Conditions

• Normal working condition with adequate lighting and ventilation

Infectious Material Exposure

• Occasional exposure to blood/body fluids/tissues

Organizational Expectations

• Ensures that resident’s/patient’s rights are adhered to
• Demonstrates professionalism and accountability
• Demonstrates a caring attitude consistent with Miami Jewish EmpathicareSM toward MJH residents, patients, family members, employees, and other facility guests
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills
• Ensures confidentiality and security of patients’ medical information
• Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication
• Able to speak, read and write English
• Able to think and act calmly to meet unusual occurrences of the job
• Adheres to the organization’s Mission, Vision and Values
• Participates in departmental activities, meetings and in-services and follows established guidelines (This appears to be truncated but let's continue)