Senior Activity Coordinator

InnovAge Holding Corp.; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

InnovAge is seeking an Activities Assistant to help implement tailored activities for frail and elderly participants at our Colorado ADHC centers. The role supports the Recreation Therapist in designing engaging programs that meet individual needs and abilities.

You will lead groups and assist with daily living tasks, plan events, and help with setup and cleanup. A High School diploma and at least one year of experience with the elderly are required to be considered.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• A minimum of one year experience working with the frail or elderly.
• Preferred: experience designing and implementing activities for the elderly; bi-lingual candidates (Spanish, Russian, Punjabi or Hmong).

Responsibilities

• Assist with development and implementation of recreational activities tailored to participants under supervision of Recreation Therapist.
• Assess and reassess participants’ functional status in relation to participation in recreational activities.
• Assist participants with non-skilled activities of daily living.
• Lead or assist in large groups, small groups, 1:1s and individual activities such as exercise, arts and crafts, games and current events.
• Organize and assist in special events and outings in collaboration with the Recreation Therapist.
• Prepare and clean up activities and maintain activity areas.
• Attend participant care meetings as assigned by Recreation Therapist.
• Assist Day Center staff with lunch service and participant arrival as approved by the ADHC Supervisor.
• Order supplies and maintain department equipment.
• Complete assigned charting and reporting as assigned by Recreation Therapist.

Skills

Experience with frail/elderly

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

InnovAge is seeking an Activities Assistant to help implement tailored activities for frail and elderly participants at our Colorado ADHC centers. The role supports the Recreation Therapist in designing engaging programs that meet individual needs and abilities.

You will lead groups and assist with daily living tasks, plan events, and help with setup and cleanup. A High School diploma and at least one year of experience with the elderly are required to be considered.