Therapeutic Activities Coordinator - Elder Care (PACE)

Habitat Health; Compton (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Habitat Health is expanding its PACE program and seeks an Activities Coordinator to support the well-being of participants in our aging-focused services. You will plan and deliver therapeutic recreation, perform assessments, and help create individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

As part of the program, you will adapt activities to diverse abilities and backgrounds, maintain safe, engaging environments, and connect participants with community resources to

Qualifications

• Plan, implement, and evaluate daily activities and socialization programs that support participants’ physical, cognitive, emotional, and social engagement.
• Experience conducting initial and periodic recreational and social assessments and documenting participant engagement and behavioral trends in alignment with care plans and regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to participate as an active, core contributor within the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to coordinate participant care.
• Ability to adapt activity formats and delivery methods to meet diverse cognitive levels, physical limitations, cultural backgrounds, and individual preferences.
• Demonstrated reliability, accountability, and sound judgment in managing day-to-day recreational scheduling, resource tracking, and individual participant safety needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive recreational and social assessments on time to evaluate participants’ functional abilities, interests, strengths, and needs, and document findings in accordance with PACE regulatory requirements.
• Designs and leads therapeutic group activities to support participants' physical, cognitive, social, and emotional wellness.
• Creates the Center’s monthly calendar of activities designed to engage all participants.
• Provides support in identifying community resources that could support the recreational and social needs of participants including future programming options
• Coordinates with Physical and Occupational Therapists to incorporate restorative maintenance goals into daily recreational programming.
• Contribute to IDT care planning by sharing assessment findings, creating SMART goals based on assessments, and creating appropriate interventions to meet the participant’s needs.
• Adapt activities and interventions to meet diverse functional levels, cultural backgrounds, and individual preferences.
• Monitor participant progress, update care plans as needed, and document interventions and outcomes in a timely and accurate manner.
• Support safe and engaging programming within the day center and community settings, ensuring appropriate supervision and adherence to safety protocols.
• Maintain supplies, equipment, and activity spaces to ensure a safe, organized, and welcoming environment.
• Engage participants with cognitive impairment, dementia, or behavioral health needs using appropriate approaches and de-escalation techniques.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance programming, workflows, and participant engagement.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Recreational Therapy

CPR/BLS

Care Planning

IDT Collaboration

Activity Programming

Communication

Adaptive Delivery

Safety

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's in Recreational Therapy

CTRS Certification

Job description

Habitat Health is expanding its PACE program and seeks an Activities Coordinator to support the well-being of participants in our aging-focused services. You will plan and deliver therapeutic recreation, perform assessments, and help create individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

As part of the program, you will adapt activities to diverse abilities and backgrounds, maintain safe, engaging environments, and connect participants with community resources to