Bilingual Elder Day Center Activities Coordinator

FLORIDA PACE CENTERS, INC.; Sun-Tan Village (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami Jewish Health, a leading elder care provider, seeks an Activities Coordinator to oversee daycare and activities at the adult day center. You will plan and coordinate center-based programs, supervise CNAs and volunteers, and ensure quality care in a bilingual environment.

Under the Pace Site Administrator, you will develop engaging therapeutic activities, conduct assessments, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to meet each participant’s needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation preferred; experience can be substituted for degree as indicated below.
• 3-5 years’ experience in recreational therapy with elderly population in a supervisory role or Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation and 1 year experience with elderly
• Certified Activities Director preferred
• Certified Therapeutic Recreational Therapist preferred
• Must be bilingual (English/Spanish)
• 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
• Knowledge of documentation desirable

Responsibilities

• Performs initial assessment and scheduled reassessment of participants.
• Develops specific therapeutic programs including recreational and social activities.
• Documents progress notes in participant records.
• Maintains daily operation of the day center.
• Plans and provides group and individual programming.
• Participates in interdisciplinary meetings and develops care plans.
• Supervises participants’ care needs and supporting staff.
• Schedules staff, toileting, and participant tracking records.
• Keeps inventory and order sheets for supplies.
• Manages participant council activities.
• Performs other duties as needed.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation

Job description

Miami Jewish Health, a leading elder care provider, seeks an Activities Coordinator to oversee daycare and activities at the adult day center. You will plan and coordinate center-based programs, supervise CNAs and volunteers, and ensure quality care in a bilingual environment.

Under the Pace Site Administrator, you will develop engaging therapeutic activities, conduct assessments, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to meet each participant’s needs.