Senior Day Center Activities & Recreation Coordinator

FLORIDA PACE CENTERS, INC.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-campus parking

Onsite fitness center

403(b) retirement plan

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Job summary

Miami Jewish Health in Miami, FL, seeks an Activity and Day Center Coordinator for Florida PACE Centers. You will plan and coordinate center-based activities, support therapeutic recreation, and ensure quality daily programs for participants.

Under supervision of Pace Site Administrator, you will assess participants, develop programs, supervise CNAs and volunteers, and contribute to care planning with measurable goals.

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 reassessment of participants.
• Develops specific therapeutic programs to include recreational and social activities.
• Maintains participant records with progress notes and dates.
• Keeps the day center running smoothly and on schedule.
• Plans and provides both group and individual programming.
• Participates in interdisciplinary meetings and care planning.
• Supervises day care staff, CNAs, and volunteers.
• Schedules staff, toileting routines, and participant tracking.
• Maintains inventory and order sheets for supplies.
• Facilitates participant council and program improvements.
• Performs other duties as needed.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation

Certified Activities Director preferred

Certified Therapeutic Recreational Therapist preferred

Certified Nursing Assistant preferred

Job description

Miami Jewish Health in Miami, FL, seeks an Activity and Day Center Coordinator for Florida PACE Centers. You will plan and coordinate center-based activities, support therapeutic recreation, and ensure quality daily programs for participants.

Under supervision of Pace Site Administrator, you will assess participants, develop programs, supervise CNAs and volunteers, and contribute to care planning with measurable goals.