Job Details:
Job Location: San Francisco, CA 94133, Salary Range: $30.00 - $33.65 Hourly, The Activities Assistant supports and aids the PACE Activity Coordinator and Recreational Therapist in delivering a comprehensive therapeutic recreation program for PACE participants, assisting with coordination of therapeutic and recreational activities for individuals and groups.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Assist in coordinating and implementing day‑center social programming and activities, communicating current events and PACE organizational information to participants in culturally and linguistically appropriate ways
Assist in collecting participant feedback and observational data during activities and report these observations to the Recreational Therapy team for inclusion in interdisciplinary team (IDT) care planning
Help implement the daily recreation program (group and individual activities) and assist with planning periodic community outings, classes, and special events
Support coordination of volunteers and activity instructors
Monitor the day room environment and assist in maintaining a safe, inclusive, and social space and mitigating risk factors (e.g., falls, wandering) during activities
Document participant engagement, progress notes, and attendance in Epic
Maintain inventory of activity supplies and assist with ordering items as directed
Adhere to infection control, safety, and HIPAA compliance standards
Utilizes Epic appropriately and efficiently and serves as content and workflow expert for resolving issues and proposing solutions in Epic.
Performs other job duties as required by Manager/Supervisor
Qualifications:
Minimum RequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalent
Knowledge of social activities and programming tailored to older adults and frail populations
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Current BLS and First Aid required
Preferred Qualifications:
Associate degree or coursework in recreation, social services, or related field preferred.
Minimum one year of experience working with a frail and/or older adult population
Minimum one year experience in recreational/activity programs or working with older adults, dementia, or other special needs populations preferred
LANGUAGE:
Must be able to fluently speak, read and write English.
Fluency in Chinese (Cantonese), Mandarin, and/or Vietnamese preferred.
Fluency in other languages is an asset.
STATUS:
This is an FLSA Non-exempt position.
This is not an OSHA high-risk position.
