Job Title: Activities Therapist
Job Description

Plans and implements activities for patients at the PACE center. Trains and teaches activity aides and activity leaders new activities to implement in the PACE Centers as well as delegates assignments and supervises their performance. May provide health education, training, consultation and support to aides, participants, and family caregivers that promote optimal well-being. Works with the Activity Specialist to plan and implement monthly community events, agency-wide special events and activity programming goals to enhance overall services by the department. Works with the Coordinator monthly to recruit and orient appropriate volunteers. Participates in quarterly Quality Assurance program (with training from Activity Specialist), and/or other task/committee/special projects, as assigned by Activity Specialist. Actively participates in team discussions offering feedback, ideas and suggestions, both on a day-to-day basis and in monthly department staff meetings.

Hard SkillsDegree in recreational therapyDegree in art therapyDegree in dance therapyDegree in other health-related fieldExperience working with elderly patientsExperience working with individuals with intellectual disabilitiesSoft SkillsTraining and teachingDelegating assignmentsSupervising performanceHealth educationTeam collaborationQuality assurance participationJob Type

This is a contract position with a duration of 4 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in San Francisco, California.

Work Environment

These are outpatient PACE centers so clinic environment where patients arrive for specific services and programs based on their care plan.

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