Activities Coordinator

habitathealth; West Covina (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Habitat Health in California is seeking an Activities Coordinator to plan and deliver therapeutic recreation interventions for older adults with complex medical and psychosocial needs. You will work as part of the interdisciplinary team to assess participants, design engaging programs, and align activities with care plans and regulatory requirements.

You will lead group activities, coordinate calendars, monitor progress, and adapt sessions to diverse abilities and cultural backgrounds, ensuring

Qualifications

• Active CPR/BLS certification.
• Experience providing recreational therapy or activity programming to aging/frail populations.
• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate daily activities and socialization programs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive recreational and social assessments and document findings per PACE regulatory requirements.
• Design and lead therapeutic group activities to support physical, cognitive, social, and emotional wellness.
• Create the center's monthly calendar of activities engaging all participants.
• Coordinate with therapists to integrate restorative goals into daily programs.
• Contribute to care planning by sharing assessment findings and creating SMART goals.
• Adapt activities to diverse functional levels, backgrounds, and preferences.
• Monitor progress, update care plans, and document outcomes.
• Ensure safe, engaging programs with proper supervision and safety protocols.

Skills

CPR/BLS certification

Recreational therapy

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Program planning

Assessment design

Adaptability

Resident engagement

Job description

Habitat Health empowers older adults to experience more good days in their homes and communities. Through the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), we provide comprehensive medical care along with support for daily needs such as meals, transportation, and in - home assistance. We deliver coordinated clinical and social care in our centers and directly in participants' homes, creating a fully integrated experience that brings peace of mind and a true sense of belonging. As we expand our scalable, affordable PACE model to meet the growing and complex needs of aging populations, our mission - driven care teams continue to help participants live well on their own terms.

Habitat Health is supported by leading healthcare organizations and investors including New Enterprise Associates, Kaiser Permanente, and Town Hall Ventures. We are entering a period of significant growth and are looking for exceptional teammates to help us scale a better model of care for older adults. To learn more, visit www.habitathealth.com.

Role Scope :

This role plans and delivers therapeutic recreation interventions that promote functional ability, engagement, and quality of life for older adults with complex medical and psychosocial needs. As an active member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT), the Activities Coordinator conducts assessments, contributes to individualized care plans, and collaborates closely with clinical and social care partners to ensure programming aligns with participant goals and regulatory requirements.

Core Responsibilities & Expectations for the Role

• Conduct comprehensive recreational and social assessments on time to evaluate participants' functional abilities, interests, strengths, and needs, and document findings in accordance with PACE regulatory requirements.
• Designs and leads therapeutic group activities to support participants' physical, cognitive, social, and emotional wellness.
• Creates the Center's monthly calendar of activities designed to engage all participants.
• Provides support in identifying community resources that could support the recreational and social needs of participants including future programming options
• Coordinates with Physical and Occupational Therapists to incorporate restorative maintenance goals into daily recreational programming.
• Contribute to IDT care planning by sharing assessment findings, creating SMART goals based on assessments, and creating appropriate interventions to meet the participant's needs.
• Adapt activities and interventions to meet diverse functional levels, cultural backgrounds, and individual preferences.
• Monitor participant progress, update care plans as needed, and document interventions and outcomes in a timely and accurate manner.
• Support safe and engaging programming within the day center and community settings, ensuring appropriate supervision and adherence to safety protocols.
• Maintain supplies, equipment, and activity spaces to ensure a safe, organized, and welcoming environment.
• Engage participants with cognitive impairment, dementia, or behavioral health needs using appropriate approaches and de‑escalation techniques.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance programming, workflows, and participant engagement.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• One (1) to three (3) years of experience providing recreational therapy or activity programming to aging and frail populations.
• Active CPR/BLS certification.
• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate daily activities and socialization programs that support participants' physical, cognitive, emotional, and social engagement.
• Experience conducting initial and periodic recreational and social assessments and documenting participant engagement and behavioral trends in alignment with care plans and regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to participate as an active, core contributor within the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to coordinate participant care.
• Ability to adapt activity formats and delivery methods to meet diverse cognitive levels, physical limitations, cultural backgrounds, and individual preferences.
• Demonstrated reliability, accountability, and sound judgment in managing day-to-day recreational scheduling, resource tracking, and individual participant safety needs.
• Aligns with our purpose and our values, and is excited about living those out in daily practice
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment with comfort navigating ambiguity, adapting quickly, and contributing to continuous improvement
• Strong learning and growth mindset, including seeking feedback, engaging in healthy debate and using data and curiosity to inform decisions.
• Acts with integrity and ownership, c