Position Summary

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.

Principal Duties and 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.

Required Skills and Abilities

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.

Required Knowledge, Experience, or Licensure/Registration*

Experience

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.

Education

BS degree in Recreational Therapy or related field preferred.