<p>Job Overview:</p> <p>The PACE Activities Coordinator is a member of the PACE Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and is responsible for completing recreational therapy assessments for new PACE participants and reassessments for existing PACE participants as part of the PACE IDT care planning process. The PACE Activities Coordinator is responsible for providing a comprehensive therapeutic recreation and activity program for PACE participants. Activities are provided primarily in the PACE Center on days of attendance but may also include group outings for participants in community locations.</p> <p>Job Requirements:</p> <p>Bachelor's Degree Recreational Therapy from an accredited college (Preferred)</p> <p>2 - 3 years Experience in a social or recreational program providing and coordinating recreation services for the frail or elderly population within the past 5 years, one of which was full-time inpatient activities program in a healthcare setting (Required)</p> <p>1 - 2 years Experience working with a frail or elderly population or, in the absence of experience, receive appropriate training from PACE on working with a frail or elderly population before providing direct patient care to PACE participants independently (Required)</p> <p>Experience Working in Electronic Records</p> <p>Reliable Transportation</p> <p>BLS BLS Preferred</p> <p>Job Responsibilities:</p> <p>Participates as a PACE Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) member and is responsible for completing comprehensive initial recreational therapy assessments for new PACE participants and reassessments on existing PACE participants as part of the PACE IDT care planning process.</p> <p>In collaboration with the IDT, develops and establishes realistic and measurable recreation therapy and activity goals for PACE participants. Develops and implements individual and group activities for PACE participants under the supervision of PACE Center management in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner considering the medical, physical, social, and emotional needs of PACE participants</p> <p>Monitors recreation aides and other PACE staff at the direction of PACE Center management.</p> <p>Attends IDT and morning meetings and reports on participant status and engagement with PACE Center activities.</p> <p>Monitors PACE participants for changes in their health or psychosocial status requiring a recreational therapy reassessment. Promptly communicates pertinent changes in participant status to the IDT.</p> <p>Completes documentation in the PACE EHR in accordance with the federal PACE regulation and organizational policy.</p> <p>Supports the PACE QI program and participates in the PACE QI activities as assigned.</p> <p>Working Conditions:</p> <p>Bending - Rarely</p> <p>Climbing - Rarely</p> <p>Concentrating - Frequently</p> <p>Continuous Learning - Consistently</p> <p>Hearing: Conversation - Consistently</p> <p>Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently</p> <p>Interpersonal Communication - Consistently</p> <p>Kneeling - Occasionally</p> <p>Lifting Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely</p> <p>Lifting Pulling - Occasionally</p> <p>Pushing - Occasionally</p> <p>Reaching - Occasionally</p> <p>Reading - Frequently</p> <p>Sitting - Occasionally</p> <p>Standing - Occasionally</p> <p>Stooping - Occasionally</p> <p>Talking - Frequently</p> <p>Thinking/Reasoning - Frequently</p> <p>Use of Hands - Frequently</p> <p>Color Vision - Frequently</p> <p>Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently</p> <p>Visual Acuity: Near - Frequently</p> <p>Walking - Frequently</p> <p>TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors</p> <p>At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:</p> <p>Serve: ALWAYS...</p> <ul> <li>Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello" </li><li>Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist </li><li>Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas </li></ul> <p>Excel: ALWAYS...</p> <ul> <li>Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met </li><li>Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators) </li><li>Work on improving quality, safety, and service </li></ul> <p>Respect: ALWAYS...</p> <ul> <li>Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences. </li><li>Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role. </li><li>Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests. </li></ul> <p>Value: ALWAYS...</p> <ul> <li>Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating. </li><li>Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe. </li><li>Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste. </li></ul> <p>Engage: ALWAYS...</p> <ul> <li>Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions. </li><li>Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community </li></ul>