Activities Coordinator- West Palm Beach

MorseLife Health System, Inc.; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Job summary

MorseLife Health System, Inc. is seeking a full-time Recreational Therapist in West Palm Beach, FL. The role involves developing and overseeing recreational therapy services for program participants, particularly the elderly.

Qualified candidates should have a BA in therapeutic recreation or related field and experience with the frail elderly. Key responsibilities include planning individualized activities, training staff, and conducting assessments. Benefits include health insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• BA degree in therapeutic recreation or related field or 1-3 years of relevant professional experience.
• Valid driver's license and automobile insurance in Florida.
• Ability to manage stress and physically access participants' homes.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and implement therapeutic activities for participants.
• Conduct assessments and document participant involvement.
• Train staff on recreational therapy programs.

Skills

Ability to manage stress

Effective communication in English

Flexible schedule

Physical accessibility

Education

BA in therapeutic recreation or related field

Valid driver's license and automobile insurance

Job description

Under the administrative direction and supervision of Management the role plans, develops, implements, and oversees recreational therapy services for program participants.

Primary Functions

• Evaluates and implements creative, individualized, and therapeutic activities for participants care plans
• Conducts an initial assessment and scheduled reassessment of all participants
• Trains staff on new recreational therapy activities and programs
• Plans and offers varied monthly programs and uses group and individual oriented interventions to maximize participants’ cognitive and functional abilities
• Offers therapeutic activities daily for participants with special needs
• Documents participant involvement in activities and revises care plans as needed
• Actively participates in team discussions offering feedback, ideas, and suggestions both on a day-to-day basis and in staff meetings
• Serves as a resource to staff and coordinate volunteer activities at the centerPerforms other job duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Qualifications

• BA degree in therapeutic recreation or related field required or 1-3 years of professional work experience with a minimum of one year experience working with the frail and elderly
• Valid driver's license and automobile insurance in the state of Florida
• Reliable transportation to meet visit schedule
• Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms
• Ability to effectively communicate in English
• Flexible schedule to meet the needs of participants
• Ability to physically access any home, i.e., navigate stairs and narrow spaces, tolerate heat and lack of air conditioning in any area the company serves
• Ability to manage stress
• Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements (including, but not limited to: lifting participants and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling) of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

Competencies

• Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Florida Driver’s License. Recreational Therapist License Preferred

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
• No special vision requirements

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, employees may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions when transporting and helping patients.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience

• Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)

Commute

• West Palm Beach, FL 33417 (Required)

Relocate

• West Palm Beach, FL 33417: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Job Type: Full-time