Senior Day Center Activities Director

Miami Jewish Health; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami Jewish Health in Florida is seeking an Activity and Day Center Coordinator for our PACE Centers. You will oversee day center activities, plan therapeutic and recreational programs, and coordinate with nursing staff to support participants and caregivers.

The role requires 1-2 years in recreational therapy with elderly populations or a Bachelor's in Therapeutic Recreation with related experience; bilingual English/Spanish abilities are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation preferred; experience can be substituted for degree as indicated below.
• 1-2 years’ experience in recreational therapy with elderly population or Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation and 1 year experience with elderly population.
• Certified Activities Director preferred
• Certified Therapeutic Recreational Therapist preferred
• Certified Nursing Assistant preferred

Responsibilities

• Conducts initial assessment and scheduled reassessment of participants
• Develops specific therapeutic programs to include recreational and social activities
• Records, signs, and dates progress reports in participant records
• Maintains the daily operation of the day center
• Plans and provides both group and individual programming
• Participates in interdisciplinary meetings and developing individualized and measurable care plans
• Supervises with participant care needs such as toileting and feeding
• Supervises day care certified nursing assistants, volunteers, and additional daycare staff
• Responsible for scheduling staff, toileting schedule and participant tracking record
• Keeps inventory and order sheets for recreation and day center supplies
• Plans and administers participant council
• Completes other assignments as needed

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Documentation knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation

Job description

Miami Jewish Health in Florida is seeking an Activity and Day Center Coordinator for our PACE Centers. You will oversee day center activities, plan therapeutic and recreational programs, and coordinate with nursing staff to support participants and caregivers.

The role requires 1-2 years in recreational therapy with elderly populations or a Bachelor's in Therapeutic Recreation with related experience; bilingual English/Spanish abilities are preferred.