Activity Coordinator

Elevation Senior Services•Colorado Springs, CO

68d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Activity Coordinator supports participant engagement, independence, and quality of life at the Rocky Mountain PACE Day Center by planning and facilitating person-centered recreational, therapeutic, and social activities. Programming promotes physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial well-being and is adapted to participants’ individual goals, preferences, and functional abilities. As a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), the coordinator contributes to assessments, care planning, and ongoing evaluation. The role involves planning and leading daily group and individual activities, monitoring participant engagement and safety, adapting activities to participants’ needs, assisting with mobility and limited activities of daily living within the scope of training, and documenting participation and observations. The coordinator collaborates with IDT members, supports volunteers and activity-program operations, and follows PACE, CMS, state, confidentiality, infection-control, and workplace-safety requirements. The position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience planning and facilitating activities for individuals and groups with varying physical, cognitive, and emotional needs.
Current CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain certification upon hire.
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet agency driving requirements if assigned to outings or transportation.
Ability to pass required background checks, health screenings, and drug testing in accordance with PACE regulations.
Knowledge of activity programming for older adults, including dementia-friendly and trauma-informed approaches.
Ability to design and adapt inclusive, engaging activities for participants with diverse functional abilities.
Strong interpersonal, communication, teamwork, organizational, and time-management skills.
Ability to observe, document, and communicate participant engagement, behavioral changes, and functional status accurately and promptly.
Ability to manage multiple activities and priorities and work collaboratively within an IDT environment.
Ability to complete required activity-programming certification after hire if not already certified: initiate certification within 120 days of hire, participate in required coursework and examinations each semester offered, and complete certification no later than 12 months from the start of coursework.
Ability to perform frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and assistance with participant mobility and transfers.
Ability to lift, push, or pull participants, supplies, or equipment up to 50 pounds using appropriate body mechanics or assistive equipment.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in recreation therapy, social services, gerontology, or a related field.
At least one year of experience working with older adults, preferably in PACE, adult day programs, long-term care, or memory care settings.
National certification in activity programming, such as NCCAP or another nationally recognized certification.

Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, and facilitate daily group and individual activities, including exercise, cognitive stimulation, arts and crafts, music, socialization, reminiscence, special events, and community-based programming.
Adapt activities for participants with varying physical, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral health needs.
Promote participant choice, engagement, and independence in a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive Day Center environment.
Coordinate theme days, special events, and approved community partnerships.
Assist with participant escorting and community outings as assigned, following safety and regulatory requirements.
Observe and monitor participant engagement, mood, behavior, and safety.
Provide cueing, redirection, and activity modifications for participants with dementia, cognitive impairment, or behavioral health needs.
Assist participants with mobility, transfers, and adaptive equipment according to training, safety standards, and individualized care plans.
Provide limited assistance with activities of daily living within the Day Center as needed and within the scope of training.
Participate in IDT meetings and care conferences, contributing observations about psychosocial functioning, activity participation, and engagement.
Collaborate with IDT members to align activity programming with individualized care plans.
Promptly communicate changes in participant condition, behavior, or functional status to appropriate IDT members.
Document activity participation, observations, and participant responses in the electronic health record in accordance with PACE, CMS, and state requirements.
Maintain clean, safe, and organized activity spaces in accordance with infection-control, safety, and environmental standards.
Assist with inventory management and ordering activity supplies.
Support coordination and oversight of volunteers participating in activity-related programming.
Participate in required staff meetings, training, regulatory compliance education, and quality improvement initiatives.
Follow PACE, CMS, and state regulations and organizational policies, including participant rights, HIPAA confidentiality, infection control, and workplace safety.
Provide customer service, maintain confidentiality, contribute to a collaborative professional environment, and participate in continuous improvement and issue resolution.
Complete required compliance training, attend required meetings, and maintain role-related competencies.
Perform other duties as assigned.