PACE Activity Coordinator

OSF HealthCare • Peoria, IL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The PACE/Senior World Activity Coordinator coordinates the therapeutic recreational adult day services program. The coordinator provides a comprehensive participant assessment to meet physical, mental and psychosocial well-being needs as well as person centered needs and interests. They plan, implement and facilitate activities for various cognitive functioning, physical limitations and persons with disabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population or, if the individual has less than 1 year of experience but meets all other requirements, must receive appropriate training from the PACE organization on working with a frail or elderly population upon hiring.
• CPR American Heart Association HealthCare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) required before providing patient care.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Music, Art, related Social Service field or Certified Occupational Therapists Assistant (COTA)
• 3 years of experience organizing and facilitating activities in a geriatric setting.
• Experience in a Dementia or Alzheimer's Program.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the therapeutic recreational adult day services program.
• Provides a comprehensive participant assessment to meet physical, mental and psychosocial well-being needs as well as person centered needs and interests.
• Plans, implements and facilitates activities for various cognitive functioning, physical limitations and persons with disabilities.

Benefits

• comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level