Job Description

Meals on Wheels Orange County is the largest nonprofit provider of nutrition and supportive services for at-risk older adults. It is committed to erasing hunger and loneliness for at-risk older adults through nutritious meals, friendly visits and safety checks, and keeping families together through day services. Through its critical services, the organization delivers nearly 2 million meals to 20,000 at-risk older adults each year throughout Central and North Orange County. Meals on Wheels Orange County is a dba of Community SeniorServ, Inc. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

FULL TIME/ WITH BENEFITS

M-F 7:30AM – 4:00PM

ACTIVITY COORDINATOR

JOB SUMMARY: Under general direction of the Program Director, the Activities Coordinator develops, implements, and supervises individual and group activity programs, which promotes participant’s physical and emotional wellbeing and/or prevents further mental or physical deterioration. The Activity Coordinator works as an active team member of the Multi-Disciplinary team. Provides meaningful activities that promote social interaction, social stimulation, and a sense of belonging. Planned activities are to make the day meaningful for each participant.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• All essential job responsibilities will be executed in accordance with Meals on Wheels OC ADS Administrative policies and compliance/ethics guidelines.
• Develops implements and supervises a comprehensive activity program that meets the needs and desires of the participants and increases the quality of life for each participant.
• To research new ideas for programs and activities, taking into consideration participants’ suggestions.
• Provides participants with a connection to the community and environment by conducting group activities that involve current events and reality orientation.
• Provides activities that are adult oriented, culturally diverse and are at a level where participants feel they are successful in completing the activity.
• Organize on-site activities and events
• Assess the needs and interests of each participant and develop an individualized activity plan as part of the care plan developed by the assessment team.
• Completes activity assessments (Initial, Annual, and every 6-month reassessment in addition to quarterly progress notes in each participant’s record.)
• Plans and implements the monthly activity calendar. Schedules planned activities one month in advance. Posts an activity calendar at the beginning of each month.
• Supervises volunteers who are assisting with planned activities.
• Performs other tasks as needed according to the center’s Program Director or Registered Nurse’s guidance.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years’ experience in a social, recreational or educational program.
• Must complete an accredited Activity leader Course (at least 36 hours) designed specifically for Activity Coordinators working with seniors or adults with disabilities and approved for certification under licensing regulations.
• Current certification in CPR and first aid training required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must possess ability to relate to older persons and sensitivity to the needs of the elderly.
• Must pass a post-offer physical examination and obtain a tuberculosis clearance.
• Must have a valid California driver's license and valid automobile insurance.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequently remains in a stationary position and traverses locations.
• Frequently operates equipment, computers, or tools.
• Frequently extends body, arms or hands as needed to perform essential duties and responsibilities.
• Frequently ascends/descends and occasionally positions self as needed to complete essential duties and responsibilities.
• Constantly speaks, communicates, interprets or exchanges information accurately.
• Constantly perceives objects over moderate or long distances, with or without accommodation.
• Occasionally distinguishes differences or similarities in intensity or quality of odors.
• Occasionally moves, transports, and positions objects weighing up to 75 pounds.

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