PACE ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT (TEMP/CONTRACT - 6 MONTHS)

North East Medical Services; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

North East Medical Services is seeking an Activities Assistant to support the PACE Activity Coordinator and Recreational Therapist in delivering a comprehensive recreation program for participants. You will assist with coordinating day-center activities, collecting feedback, and helping plan community events, while maintaining safety, HIPAA compliance, and accurate Epic documentation.

The role emphasizes interaction with older adults, dementia populations, and volunteers, with English fluency

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of social activities and programming tailored to older adults and frail populations.
• Current BLS and First Aid required.
• Preferred associate degree or coursework in recreation, social services, or related field.
• Minimum one year of experience with frail/older adults.
• Minimum one year in recreational/activity programs or working with older adults, dementia, or similar needs.
• Fluency in English required; fluency in Cantonese, Mandarin, or Vietnamese preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating and implementing day-center social programming and activities.
• Collect participant feedback and observational data during activities and report to the recreational therapy team.
• Help implement the daily recreation program and assist with planning community outings, classes, and events.
• Support coordination of volunteers and activity instructors.
• Monitor the day room environment for safety and inclusivity.
• Document participant engagement and attendance in Epic.
• Maintain inventory of activity supplies and assist with ordering.
• Adhere to infection control, safety, and HIPAA standards.
• Utilize Epic as content/workflow expert and resolve issues.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English fluency

Geriatric activity planning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Activities Assistant supports and aids the PACE Activity Coordinator and Recreational Therapist in delivering a comprehensive therapeutic recreation program for PACE participants, assisting with coordination of therapeutic and recreational activities for individuals and groups.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Assist in coordinating and implementing day‑center social programming and activities, communicating current events and PACE organizational information to participants in culturally and linguistically appropriate waysAssist in collecting participant feedback and observational data during activities and report these observations to the Recreational Therapy team for inclusion in interdisciplinary team (IDT) care planningHelp implement the daily recreation program (group and individual activities) and assist with planning periodic community outings, classes, and special eventsSupport coordination of volunteers and activity instructorsMonitor the day room environment and assist in maintaining a safe, inclusive, and social space and mitigating risk factors (e.g., falls, wandering) during activitiesDocument participant engagement, progress notes, and attendance in EpicMaintain inventory of activity supplies and assist with ordering items as directedAdhere to infection control, safety, and HIPAA compliance standardsUtilizes Epic appropriately and efficiently and serves as content and workflow expert for resolving issues and proposing solutions in Epic.Performs other job duties as required by Manager/SupervisorMinimum RequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalentKnowledge of social activities and programming tailored to older adults and frail populationsStrong interpersonal and communication skillsCurrent BLS and First Aid requiredPreferred QualificationsAssociate degree or coursework in recreation, social services, or related field preferred.Minimum one year of experience working with a frail and/or older adult populationMinimum one year experience in recreational/activity programs or working with older adults, dementia, or other special needs populations preferredLANGUAGE:Must be able to fluently speak, read and write English.Fluency in Chinese (Cantonese), Mandarin, and/or Vietnamese preferred.Fluency in other languages is an asset.STATUS:This is an FLSA Non-exempt position.This is not an OSHA high-risk position.