Geriatric Activities Coordinator

InnovAge Holding Corp.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

InnovAge is seeking an Activities Assistant to help implement recreational activities tailored to frail and elderly participants at our center in Albuquerque, NM.

Responsibilities include assisting in groups and 1:1 activities, assisting with daily living tasks, and supporting lunch service under the Recreation Therapist. Prior experience with seniors and bilingual abilities are preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of experience with frail or elderly individuals.
• Preferred: experience designing and implementing activities for seniors; bilingual in Spanish, Russian, Punjabi or Hmong.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development and implementation of recreational activities.
• Assess and reassess participants' functional status with Recreation Therapist.
• Assist participants with non-skilled activities of daily living.
• Lead or assist in large groups, small groups, 1:1s and individual activities.
• Prepare and clean up activities by storing supplies and tidying areas.
• Attend meetings regarding participant care with Recreation Therapist.
• Assist Day Center staff with lunch service and participant arrival as approved by ADHC Supervisor.
• Order supplies for department and maintain equipment.
• Complete assigned charting and reporting as directed by Recreation Therapist.

Skills

Experience with frail elderly

Bilingual Spanish

Bilingual Russian

Bilingual Punjabi

Bilingual Hmong

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

InnovAge is seeking an Activities Assistant to help implement recreational activities tailored to frail and elderly participants at our center in Albuquerque, NM.

Responsibilities include assisting in groups and 1:1 activities, assisting with daily living tasks, and supporting lunch service under the Recreation Therapist. Prior experience with seniors and bilingual abilities are preferred.