Recreation Therapist / Activities Coordinator

Heartland PACE Owensboro, Kentucky
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March 24, 2024
Heartland PACE
Owensboro, Kentucky

COME JOIN OUR TEAM!!!

Recreation Therapist - Activities Coordinator - Great BENEFITS!!!

We are so excited to announce that BoldAge PACE has two new locations opening in 2024! We will open new facilities in Owensboro, KY and Evansville, IN! These locations will be known as Heartland PACE.

BoldAge delivers innovative, creative solutions for PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care of the Elderly). Our model of care enables older adults to live a meaningful, independent life at home with grace and indignity.

We meet the evolving needs of older adults by providing innovative disciplinary solutions that consider both their physical and mental well-being. Our owner operated model is aimed at expanding the ability for older adults to live happily and healthfully in their own homes for as long as possible.

We are currently looking for a Recreation Therapist - Activities Coordinator to join our Heartland PACE Team. Heartland PACE delivers a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) that helps older adults live a meaningful, independent life at home with grace and dignity.

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Center Director, and as a member of the interdisciplinary team, assess the needs, interests and capabilities of participants and develop individualized therapeutic recreation plans. In addition, plan, organize, direct and participate in a comprehensive therapeutic recreation program tailored to the general and individualized needs and limitations of frail elderly program participants. Provide leadership, supervision and support to the Recreational Aide.

Basic Qualifications:

Education/Training/Certifications:

· Recreation Therapist / Bachelor s degree or

· Certified Activities Coordinator (ADC) by the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals

Experience:

Minimum of 2 years working with a frail or elderly population

2 years experience in a social or recreational program providing and coordinating services for the frail or elderly within the last 5 years, one of which was full time in a patient activities program within a health care setting.

Skill(s):

· Working knowledge of recreational therapy techniques and practices of the elderly including assessment, care plan development, monitoring and evaluation needs.

· Working knowledge of physical, psychosocial and behavioral needs of the elderly population.

· Excellent oral and written communication skills

· Creative ability to plan, develop and implement varied activities to meet diversified needs

· Ability and experience working with teams and volunteers

· Good working knowledge of dementia disease process

· Familiarity with illnesses common to frail older adult population

· Basic computer skills

· Ability to maintain accurate records and to prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials

· Experience in devising programs in art, music, games and crafts to improve self-confidence and self-control and to relieve depression and anger for individual seniors and groups.

Heartland PACE provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

  • Geriatrics

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

  • recreational program providing and coordinating services: 2 years (Required)
  • provide and coordinate rec program for elderly: 2 years (Required)
  • working with frail or elderly: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Certified Activities Coordinator (ADC) by the NCCAP (Required)

Work Location: In person


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