Recreation Coordinator

UnityPoint Health; Hiawatha (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K matching

Employee recognition program

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid holidays

Short/Long-term disability

Pet insurance

Daily Pay

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health is seeking a Recreation Coordinator for the PACE program, focusing on therapeutic recreation for elderly participants at the PACE Center. Working with the interdisciplinary team, you will develop individualized plans, supervise assistants, and support ADLs and community outings.

The role emphasizes dementia care, activity planning, and collaboration with staff to ensure engaging, safe, and person-centered activities. Full-time with benefits, on-site location.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with geriatrics/dementia training required.
• Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant Program (CNA).

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements group and individual recreation activities to meet participants' cognitive, physical, social, psychosocial, spiritual and artistic needs.
• Oversees dementia-specific activities and area flow; coordinates with staff for small-group and one-on-one programming.
• Organizes community outings and special events, arranging transportation, catering and staff involvement.
• Develops monthly activity calendars with Rec Assistants and evaluates plans to fit participant abilities.
• Maintains order in activity areas and handles craft/supply ordering and inventory.
• Assists with supply ordering for recreation and with volunteer oversight and training.
• Completes risk reports and documents care plans, assessments and interventions.
• Supports care planning discussions as part of the interdisciplinary team (IDT).
• Assists participants and caregivers with leisure education and home-use activity resources.
• Aids in ADLs and personal care as needed, including supporting mobility and meals.

Education

High school diploma

CNA certification

Job description

Overview

Recreation Coordinator

PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly)

Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM

Full Time + Benefits

As a member of the PACE Interdisciplinary team, the Recreation Coordinator assesses the needs, interests and capabilities of participants and develops individualized therapeutic recreation plans. In addition, plans, directs and participates in group and individualized recreation programs at the PACE Center in collaboration with Recreation Assistants.

Under the supervision of the Program Manager, works with the Recreation Assistants in providing recreational services and Activities of Daily Living (ADL) assistance to participants attending the PACE Center.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Recreational Activity Planning and Implementation

• Plans and implements group and individual activities to improve or maintain the participants’ cognitive, physical, social, psychosocial, spiritual and artistic needs.
• Plans and implements activities for dementia-specific population. Oversees daily flow of dementia activities area. Activities may focus on small groups, one-on-one programming and sensory stimulation.
• Organizes community outings and special events at the PACE Center. Duties include: arranging for participant transportation, entertainment, catering and involving other PACE staff.
• Develops a monthly calendar of activities collaboratively with Lead Rec Assistant and Recreation Assistant.
• Schedules and evaluates monthly program plans to promote effective activities & events according to participant abilities and preferences within the PACE Center daily flow of events.
• Maintains general order in the activities area, including ensuring daily clean-up and routine craft/supply ordering.
• Assists Program Manager with ordering recreational/craft supply ordering.
• Assists Program Manager with PACE Volunteer oversight and training.
• Completes risk reports per company policy.
• Fosters team building and professional relationship amongst staff.
• Assists in the safe supervision of Participants at the PACE Center and while out in the community for special events/outings.
• Adheres to PACE Participant Rights at all times.

PACE IDT Member

• Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team, participating in IDT and Plan of Care Discussions.
• Reports changes in participant’s baseline status to appropriate staff as needed.
• Completes timely documentation including initial, semi-annual, annual and change in status assessments and care plans; documentation on individual recreation plans/interventions; and other information necessary for quality PPT care, such as documenting PPT behaviors and responses to interventions.
• Assists participants and caregivers by providing leisure education for activity modification or skill development, and supplies for in-home use, as needed.
• Contacts assisted living homes and nursing homes regarding participants that have been placed. Assessment includes participant involvement and new ways to enhance activity/recreation.
• Assist with competency and orientation for new team members.

Personal Care/ADLS

• Assists participants with personal care, toileting, showers, grooming, cueing and feeding as needed*. May involve use of transfer equipment (*CNA certification required)
• Assists with laundry service done at the PACE Center.
• Ensures oxygen concentrators and tubing are available for oxygen dependent participants attending the PACE Center.
• Assists participants to and from activity areas within the PACE Center including pushing PPTs in wheelchairs and assisting PPTs in ambulating with walkers and gait belt as needed.
• Assist with serving meal/snacks to participants in accordance with dietary and food service regulations.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma and specific training in geriatrics, including dementia, required.
• Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant Program

License(s)/Certification(s)

• Valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.
• Maintains current BLS status
• Maintains current Adult & Child Mandatory Abuse Reporter status
• Completes 12 hours of related in-service education per calendar year.