Activity Leader

On Lok•San Jose, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

On Lok PACE is a non-profit organization dedicated to the care of elders through the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). The PACE model focuses on serving seniors with chronic care needs in their community whenever possible, addressing challenges such as transportation, medication management, coordination of medical care, social interaction, and staying at home. On Lok PACE participants receive in-home care services and transportation to a PACE center for medical care, social and recreational activities, and other senior care services. The organization emphasizes a collaborative system and seeks individuals whose expertise, drive, and passion can help improve lives and advance healthcare. The Activity Leader, under the direction of the Program Manager, Activity Specialist, and Activity Therapist, is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and overseeing activity services for On Lok participants.

Requirements

Minimum of two years' experience in a social, recreational or educational program within the past five years, with one year being full-time in a health care setting; OR completed at least 36 hours of training in a course designed for activity leadership from an accredited college; OR be an occupational therapist, art therapist, music therapist, dance therapist, recreation therapist, occupational therapy assistant or a qualified social worker.
One-year experience working with the elderly or frail population required.
Ability to work as part of a diverse team.
Stability, maturity, creativity, and flexibility in work.
Ability to work with volunteers and contract staff.
Written and oral fluency in English is required.
Consideration for employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and state and federal laws (including federal PACE requirements at 42 CFR 460.64(a); 460.68(a)).

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Cantonese or Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluates and implements creative and individualized participant care plans.
Trains activity aides, delegates assignments, and supervises their performance.
Plans and offers varied monthly programs and uses group and individual oriented interventions to maximize participants' cognitive and functional abilities.
Offers therapeutic activities for participants with special needs on a daily basis.
Works with Activity Therapist & Specialist to plan and implement monthly community outings and special events.
Works with Volunteer Coordinator to recruit and orient appropriate volunteers for specific recreation activities.
Documents participant involvement in activities and revises their care plan as needed.
Participates in task/committee and special projects as assigned by the Activity Specialist.
Actively participates in team discussions, offering feedback, ideas, and suggestions on a day-to-day basis and in monthly department staff meetings.
Consults with supervisor and activity therapist regarding participant care plans.
Performs other related duties as assigned.