Activities Coordinator

Responsibilities

The Activities Coordinator is responsible for the supervision of structured daylong activities for a group of elderly. The Coordinator’s plan and implement activities for groups, based on individual participant needs, interests, abilities, and strengths. Physical attendance at an InnovAge facility and/or an InnovAge participant home is essential to performing the job duties. 

• Assists in the initial assessment of participants’ ability to manage particular group’s dynamics based on observation and evaluation.
• Prepares goals and care plans for each participant in assigned group with input from multi-disciplinary team.
• Assesses abilities and changing needs of participants and group activities accordingly.
• Monitors participants’ physical and mental level of functioning, as well as the ability to maintain role in activities.
• Establishes appropriate goals for each individual participant.
• Assumes responsibility for safety needs of each participant within group.
• Provides personal care to participants.
• Responds to participants and caregivers with sensitivity and positive empathy.
• Verbalizes, demonstrates and implements in daily room practice, an understanding of infection control in relation to hand washing techniques, disease prevention, food handling and disposal of soiled articles.
• Refers back to team established plan of consistently implementing own role in participant care.
• Clearly documents participant care.
• Monitors and supervises work assignments for Assistant Activity Coordinators, Certified Nursing Assistants, Senior Companions, volunteers and students.
• Monitors assistant and volunteer staff’s ability to manage group interaction.
• Participates in the development and implementation of Quality Assurance activities.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge relating to geriatric care and/or activities.

REQUIRED

• 2+ years in a care setting for the frail and cognitively impaired elderly
• High School Diploma or GED
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) card or the ability to obtain upon employment

PREFERRED

• Bachelor’s degree in gerontology, recreation, social services, nursing, rehabilitation
• Bi-lingual-Spanish, Russian, Punjabi or Hmong 

Benefits

InnovAge is dedicated to empowering seniors to live independently, allowing them to age in their own homes and communities safely. InnovAge offers an alternative to nursing homes through its Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), which provides enrolled seniors with customized healthcare and social support at PACE Adult Day Health Centers. These centers are staffed by medical professionals who are committed to creating personalized care plans for each participant. At InnovAge, our team members are our greatest asset and have a significant impact on the lives of our participants every day. When you join InnovAge, you'll work alongside talented, respectful, and passionate colleagues within a patient-centered care model.

 

InnovAge is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action, and we strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified candidates for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, or any other protected status. Salaries are determined by various factors such as qualifications, experience, and location, and do not include potential bonuses or benefits. Our extensive benefits package includes medical/dental/vision insurance, short and long-term disability, life insurance and AD&D, supplemental life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) savings, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.

 

Applicants are considered until the position is filled.

Posted Pay Range

$21.15 - $24.33

Additional Information

Compensation Disclaimer

The pay may vary depending on job related factors, such as work location, experience, knowledge, skills, education, certifications, training and internal equity.  InnovAge offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan with company match, short and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental life insurance, ADD, flexible spending account, paid time off and company paid holidays.

 

Attention Florida ApplicantsThis position requires a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.For more information, please visit the Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website:  https://info.flclearinghouse.com

 

Agency Disclaimer

InnovAge will not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practices, all candidates/resumes submitted by search firms to InnovAge by any means without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the property of InnovAge and no fee will be paid in the event such candidate is hired by InnovAge.

 

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InnovAge is committed to maintaining a safe, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all candidates.

Please be aware that all legitimate email communication regarding InnovAge job opportunities will come exclusively from an email address ending in @innovage.com. 

At no point in our hiring process will InnovAge:

• Request payment from candidates for equipment, background checks, onboarding, training, or any other employment‑related purpose
• Ask for financial information (such as bank account details) before a formal offer and onboarding process is completed through our official systems

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