Therapy Aide, Recreational

University of California; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 53,813 - 80,720; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Full Office

Comprehensive benefits package

CalPERS pension program

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Wellness programs

Job summary

CalOptima Health in Orange, CA seeks a Therapy Aide (Recreational) to provide therapeutic and recreational support for PACE participants in the day health center. You will work under supervision to implement activities aligned with individual treatment plans and participate in coordinating social programs and events.

The role requires experience with the frail/elderly population and dementia, plus CPR/First-Aid certification or plan to obtain within six months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent PLUS 1 year of experience with the frail or elderly population within the last 3 years required.
• 1 year of experience with people with dementia required.
• CPR and First-Aid Certification required or must be obtained within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic and recreational support services to CalOptima Health’s PACE participants in the day health center under supervision.
• Coordinate and facilitate participant outings, events and activities.
• Document activity services and report changes to the supervisor and IDT members.
• Maintain supplies and ensure safety practices and body mechanics.
• Support care plan assessments and communication of program updates to participants.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in recreational therapy

CPR/First-Aid Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Us in this Amazing Opportunity

The Team You’ll Join

We are a mission driven community-based organization that serves member health with excellence and dignity, respecting the value and needs of each person. If you are ready to advance your career while making a difference, help us build healthier communities for all.

More About the Opportunity

We are hoping you will join us as a Therapy Aide, Recreationaland help shape the future of healthcare where you’ll be an integral part of our PACE- Clinicteam, helping to strive for excellence while we serve our member health with dignity, respecting the value and needs of each of our members through collaboration with our providers, community partners and local stakeholders. This position has been approved to be Full Office.

• If telework is approved, you are required to work within the State of California only and if Partial Telework, also come in to the Main Office in Orange, CA, at least two (2) days per week minimum.

Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor Day Center (PACE) and working under the guidance of the Activity Coordinator, the Therapy Aide (Recreational) will provide therapeutic and recreational support services to CalOptima Health’s Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) participants in the day health center. Additionally, you will perform other activities and tasks as assigned. Together, we are building a stronger, more equitable health system.

Your Contributions To the Team:

• 95% - Program Support
  • Participates in a mission-driven culture of high-quality performance, with a member focus on customer service, consistency, dignity and accountability.
  • Assists the team in carrying out department responsibilities and collaborates with others to support short- and long-term goals/priorities for the department.
  • Assists in the coordination of the day center’s social programming and activities, communicates current events and PACE organizational issues to participants in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner.
  • Facilitates recreational programming in accordance with individual treatment plans and participates in social and recreational activities with participants.
  • Supports with coordinating and facilitating participant outings, special events and activity ideas and collaborates with other departments.
  • Supports supervision of the participant’s level of engagement and involvement and provides feedback to the Activity Coordinator; documents activity services provided (e.g., charge tickets).
  • Reports observed changes in the participant’s conditions to the supervisor and other Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) members as appropriate.
  • Maintains and ensures activity supplies are consistently available for participant use.
  • Demonstrates safe practices with participants utilizing proper body mechanics as needed and complies with universal precautions.
  • Assists with care plan assessments as needed.
• 5% - Other
  • Completes other projects and duties as assigned.

Do You Have What the Role Requires?

• High school diploma or equivalent PLUS 1 year of experience with the frail or elderly population within the last 3 years required, preferably in a social or recreational program setting; an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position such as those listed above may also be qualifying.
• 1 year of experience with people with dementia required.
• CPR and First-Aid Certification required or must be obtained within six (6) months of the date of hire.

You’ll Stand Out More If You Possess the Following:

• Bachelor’s degree in recreational therapy or related field.
• Experience in event planning or activity coordination.
• Experience designing engaging activities for diverse groups with different interests and abilities
• Bilingual in English and in one of CalOptima Health's defined threshold languages (Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese).

What the Regulatory Agencies Need You to Possess?

• N/A

Your Knowledge & Abilities to Bring to this Role:

• Develop rapport and establish and maintain effective working relationships with CalOptima Health's leadership and staff and external contacts at all levels and with diverse backgrounds.
• Work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Work a flexible schedule; available to participate in evening and weekend events.
• Organize, be analytical, problem-solve and possess project management skills.
• Work in a fast-paced environment and in an efficient manner.
• Manage multiple projects and identify opportunities for internal and external collaboration.
• Motivate and lead multi-program teams and external committees/coalitions.
• Utilize computer and appropriate software (e.g., Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and job specific applications/systems to produce correspondence, charts, spreadsheets, and/or other information applicable to the position assignment.

Your Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):

• Ability to visually read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
• Ability to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
• Lifting and moving objects, patients and/or equipment more than 50 pounds

Ways We Are Here For You

• You’ll enjoy competitive compensation for this role.
  • Our current hiring range is: Pay Grade:304 - $53,813 - $80,720 ($25.87 - $38.8077).
    • The final salary offered will be based on education, job‑related knowledge and experience, skills relevant to the role and internal equity among other factors.
• This position is approved for Full Office (**If the position is Telework, it is eligible in California only**)
• Acomprehensive benefits package
• CalPERS pension program and additional retirement packages.
• Additional benefits and perks including:
  • A generous PTO program
  • A quality work life balance
  • Various wellness programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Career development opportunities
  • Flexible scheduling
  • And the satisfaction of knowing your work directly impacts and improves healthcare access for thousands of individuals and families.

Our Work Environment:

If located at the 500, 505 Building or a remote work location:

• Work is typically indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours, with travel as needed.
• There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.

If located at PACE:

• Work is typically indoors in a clinical setting serving the frail and elderly.
• There may be harmful or hazardous environmental conditions present for this job.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to loud.

If located in the Community:

• Work is typically indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours, with travel as needed.
• Employee will occasionally work outdoors in varied temperatures.
• There may be harmful or hazardous environmental conditions present for this job.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Why Join Us?

We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. Each employee brings a unique perspective to the overall team and we value everyone's input and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where you and every team member can thrive while making a meaningful impacts on our community members. Our team reflects and represents the communities we serve, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds who share our commitment to accessible, quality healthcare.

CalOptima Health is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit. CalOptima Health wants to have qualified employees in every job position. CalOptima Health prohibits unlawful discrimination against any employee, or applicant for employment, based on race, religion/religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transitioning status, age, sexual orientation, immigration status, military status as a disabled veteran, or veteran of the Vietnam era, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. CalOptima Health also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has, or is perceived as having, any of those characteristics.

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