Activity Coordinator; PACE

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We are hoping you will join us as a Activity Coordinator (PACE)and help shape the future of healthcare where you’ll be an integral part of our PACE
- Clinic
team, 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.

• 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.

The Activity Coordinator for the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) will be responsible for developing, coordinating and planning individual and group recreational activities for participants in Cal Optima Health’s PACE. You will monitor and revise activities to ensure participants’ and program goals are met and aligned with applicable regulations. Together, we are building a stronger, more equitable health system.

• 80% - 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.
  • Coordinates, implements and oversees the activity program; updates the activity calendar and works with various departments to ensure entertainment and classes are scheduled.
  • Coordinates the day center's social programming and activities, including communicating current events.
  • Collaborates with supervisor to oversee the day floor activities.
  • Conducts comprehensive, semi-annual, and periodic assessments for all participants.
  • Establishes attainable and measurable goals and schedules individualized recreational activities and social activities as part of the plan of care.
  • Communicates participant changes to team members and reports any concerns to the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) as needed.
  • Records, signs and dates progress reports in the participant’s medical record.
  • Explains activities and programming to participants and works with other therapists and primary care staff to enhance the day center experience of participants.
  • Builds relationships and coordinates with various community resources, including performances by community organizations and holiday celebrations.
  • Coordinates recreational and activity outings in the community where possible.
  • Participates in Quality Assurance (QA) activities as appropriate; leads participant discussions on PACE programming improvement.
  • Serves as a member of the IDT and attends staff meetings and participates in participant care planning.

• 10% - Other
  • Completes other projects and duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in recreational therapy or a related field PLUS 2 years of experience providing services for the frail or elderly population within the last 5 years required; 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.
• CPR and First-Aid Certification required or must be obtained within six (6) months of date of hire.
• Must…