Recreation Coordinator

Lawndale Christian Health Center • Chicago, IL

58d

About The Position

The Recreation Coordinator is responsible for the planning, supervision and implementation of recreational programs for the elderly, as part of a multi-disciplinary team serving LCHC's Program for All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). The Coordinator builds a sense of community and warm social atmosphere for the participants, evaluates their needs, and develops group and individual programming to meet those needs.

Requirements

• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Must be able to treat patients of all ages including the elderly.
• Must be able to move about freely, lift and turn patients, manual dexterity and visual acuity to see and treat patients, be able to hear and orally communicate.
• Must have demonstrated ability to deliver service to physicians, patients and fellow employees with compassion and in a responsive, courteous and concerned manner in accordance with the Policy on Service Excellence.
• Minimum 2 years experience in social or recreational program, providing and coordinating services for a frail or elderly population within the past 5 years.
• Working knowledge of the interdisciplinary model of care.
• Interest and ability to work with multi-disciplinary team.
• Good understanding of psychosocial problems of aging.

Nice To Haves

• BS degree in Recreational Therapy or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts an initial assessment and scheduled reassessment of all participants.
• Develops specific therapeutic programs to include recreational and social activities.
• Records, signs and dates progress reports in the participant's records.
• Develops, implements and supervises the Activity Program.
• Plans and provides both group and individual activities.
• Participates in Interdisciplinary Conferences and daily meetings.
• Serves as a resource to staff.
• Coordinates daily activities at the center.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees