Geriatric Activity & Wellness Coordinator

Fallon Health; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Fallon Health Weinberg seeks a dedicated recreation professional to support PACE participants with individualized therapeutic activities. You will lead group and individual sessions, promote mental health and social connections, and ensure safety and engagement within the day center.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, document participation, and contribute to activity planning in a community-based aging program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• CPR and Alzheimer's certifications preferred or willingness to be certified.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• One or more years of experience in an activities program in a health care setting serving elderly or frail populations in the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Conducts a variety of therapeutic recreational groups and individual activities to improve cognitive, physical, social, psychosocial, spiritual and artistic needs.
• Plans and participates in a comprehensive recreation program tailored to participants’ needs.
• Maintains clean, safe recreational supplies and documents attendance and participation daily.
• Collaborates with the Interdisciplinary Team and participates in meetings as assigned.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Patient-centered care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Fallon Health Weinberg seeks a dedicated recreation professional to support PACE participants with individualized therapeutic activities. You will lead group and individual sessions, promote mental health and social connections, and ensure safety and engagement within the day center.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, document participation, and contribute to activity planning in a community-based aging program.