Activities Coordinator presso Miami Jewish Health

Miami Jewish Health is one of the largest providers of healthcare and living options for aging adults in the Southeast. We operate Florida PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Centers, the largest PACE program in Florida, which serves as health plan, healthcare provider, and social center designed for older adults with complex medical needs. We have four adult day health centers that serve participants in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

Our careers are challenging, meaningful and rewarding. Join us now to do purposeful work in supporting our community’s seniors and their families. 

Job Title: Activities Coordinator

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Site Supervisor plans and implements activities for FPC participants

Essential Job Functions

• Assists with planning and development of routine recreational activities for the Center
• Develops a group activity plan, which meets the interests, needs and capability of participants
• Works one on one with assigned participants to implement specific activity plans  
• Supervise groups, leads games, exercise programs and other routine activities as assigned
• Schedules, distributes and posts the weekly activities
• Participates as an Interdisciplinary team member as assigned
• Assists with participant care needs such as feeding
• Responsible for scheduling and supervising volunteers and stipend volunteers (Senior Companions) and liaison with MJH Volunteer Coordinator

Job Requirements

Education:

• High School Diploma
• Associate’s Degree preferred
• Training in Therapeutic Recreation is desirable

Experience:

• At least one year in formal activities program. Arts, music and crafts experience essential

Licenses/Certifications:

• Certified Activities Director preferred

Abilities Required

• Friendly, outgoing, positive personality
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills necessary to interact with all levels of the work group, and participants
• Sensitivity to the needs of an aging population
• Computer knowledge preferred
• Knowledge of documentation desirable

Functional Demands

Environment Work Conditions:

• Normal working condition with adequate lighting and ventilation

Infectious Material Exposure:

• Occasional exposure to blood/body fluids/tissues

Organizational Expectations

• Ensures that resident’s/patient’s rights are adhered to
• Demonstrates professionalism and accountability
• Demonstrates a caring attitude consistent with Miami Jewish EmpathicareSM toward MJH residents, patients, family members, employees, and other facility guests
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills
• Ensures confidentiality and security of patients’ medical information
• Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication
• Able to speak, read and write English
• Able to think and act calmly to meet unusual occurrences of the job
• Adheres to the organization’s Mission, Vision and Values
• Participates in departmental activities, meetings and in-services and follows established guidelines
• Maintains a safe working environment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

We believe in the power of empathy, the value of relationships and the importance of a life well-lived. Come see why Miami Jewish Health is unlike anywhere you’ve ever worked before. We offer competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage and a 403(b)-retirement savings plan for eligible full and part-time positions, free on-campus parking, an onsite fitness center and more.

Miami Jewish Health 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.

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