Job description

Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Life Enrichment Lead, plans and creatively implements daily activity programs such as exercise groups, weekly devotions, spelling bees, special event planning, educational programs, manicures, arts and crafts and trips.

• Contacts and visits nursing homes regarding Participants that have been placed. Assesses activity involvement and works with SNF to impact Participants in these settings.
• Responsible for Initial, Annual, and Semi-annual Life Enrichment assessments in accordance with the Outcome Based activity model. Team meeting and CP meeting attendance is mandatory.
• Meet with visit days and complete initial assessment.
• Responsible for participant’s activity attendance.
• Attends any appropriate in-service education programs offered in or out of the facility as requested by the Life Enrichment Lead.
• Assist CNAs with set up and break down of mealtimes –report to Day Center nurse any visible changes to the participants.
• Knowledge of special diets for participants and maintains appropriate food and snack selections.
• Required to travel throughout the state when necessary and requested by supervisor or day center director.
• Identifies problems, establishes realistic and measurable goals and sets up treatment plans for participants in the ADHC environment and in the home, setting using the “playbook” methodology.
• Provides documentation into progress notes for significant events related to activities both in the ADHC and in the home setting.
• Demonstrates and appreciates programming for regular educational and cultural programs, including exercise, arts and crafts, music appreciation and spirituality, etc.
• Carries out Individual and group activities tailored to the needs and limitations of frail elders both in the ADHC and in the home setting.
• Protects privacy and maintains confidentiality of employees, participants and agency information
• Supervises orientation of new participants to the program and ensures inclusion into the day center if applicable.
• Strives to stay current in terms of cultural competencies engaging in continuing education and development in this area.
• All other duties as assigned by Life Enrichment Lead.

Qualifications:
Bilingual (Spanish), Preferred
High School Diploma or Equivalent, Required
1 Year of Relevant Work Experience, Required
1 Year of Experience working with a frail or elderly population, Preferred
Driver's License & access to reliable transportation

Benefits:
PACE-RI offers a full benefit package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 403b with 2% match, Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account options, 11 Paid Holidays, and Paid Time Off (including your birthday).

About the PACE Organization of Rhode Island:
With a mission to blend and deliver medical and social care for older adults with significant health needs who want to continue living at home PACE-RI provides Community-Based Health Care & Support Services in order to ensure the needs of our participants are fully met through a plan of care that is specific to each and every participant.

PACE is dedicated to the values of equal employment opportunity and strives to develop and cultivate a diverse and knowledgeable workforce dedicated to its mission to preserve and sustain the independence of older adults who have significant health needs and wish to remain in the community.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Application Question(s):

• What is your anticipated starting wage?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Working with frail elders: 1 year (Preferred)
• Group Activity Program Development: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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