Activities Coordinator I

Cambridge Health Alliance; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Cambridge is seeking an Activities Coordinator I to create and deliver engaging therapeutic activities for elderly participants. This role involves designing daily programs, leading group activities, and collaborating with the Activities Director. The ideal candidate will have experience with frail elders and relevant certifications. This full-time position works Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, ensuring participants' social and emotional well-being through meaningful engagement.

Qualifications

• One year experience working with frail elders in a social/medical setting.
• Experience in developing and leading therapeutic activities.
• Activity Director Certification required within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Design daily activity programs for older adult participants.
• Lead therapeutic group activities for wellness.
• Collaborate on day center operations.

Skills

Fluency in Spanish

Fluency in Portuguese

Fluency in Haitian Creole

Experience with frail elders

Therapeutic activities development

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BA or BS in related field

Job description

Location: CHA East Cambridge Care Center
Work Days: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday
Category: Human and Social Services
Department: CHA PACE
Job Type: Full time
Work Shift: Day
Hours/Week: 40.00
Union Name: SH Laborers 381

About CHA PACE

Cambridge Health Alliance's Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is a nationally recognized model of care that serves adults aged 55 and older living with chronic medical and/or mental health challenges.

At CHA PACE, our mission is to support our program participants in achieving the highest level of independence within their communities and preventing nursing home nd? placement. Our high-functioning interdisciplinary team supports this goal by providing fully integrated മന്ത്ര medical and behavioral actual healthcare, community resources, and home-based care in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Job Purpose

The Activities Coordinator I plays a vital role in creating and delivering engaging, therapeutic, and person-centered activity programming for PACE participants. Leading with enthusiasm, warmth, and creativity, this individual will facilitate group and individual activities that promote participants' physical, cognitive, emotional, and social well-being. The Activities Coordinator I will work in close collaboration with the Activities Director and program participants to ensure activities are inclusive, meaningful, and enriching.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and implement daily activity programs thatccione meet the diverse needs of older adult participants
• Lead therapeutic group activities to support participants' physical, cognitive, social, and emotional wellness
• Orient new participants to the activity program
• Assist in developing and coordinating field trips for program participants
• Collaborate with Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) on day center operations including beverage service, meal assistance, and transportation as needed
• Manage participant behavioral issues and conflicts calmly and professionally
• Maintain timely completion of monthlyKm activity calendars and supply orders

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; BA or BS in related field desirable
• Fluency in Spanish, Portuguese się/or Haitian Creole highly desirable
• At least one-year experience working with frail elders in a social/medical setting
• Experience developing and running therapeutic activities
• Activity Director Certification from the National Council of Activity Professionals required within 6 months of hire

Please note that the final offer may vary within the listed Pay Range, based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race чыгар, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will metropolis unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.