If you want to join an organization that is fun and looking to make a difference in the Latino community, Nuevo Dia Adult Day Health Center is the place for you. The Nuevo Dia Adult Day Health Center is a new and innovative program providing services to the Latino Community. We serve older adults, and people with disabilities with personalized hands-on healthcare and social services that will improve the quality of their lives. We thrive on delivering local and personal patient care in a culturally-competent manner. Our team is a fun, close knit group of people that believes in working together to help better our participant's lives and their health outcomes.

SUMMARY: The Therapeutic Activity Director is responsible for enhancing the physical, mental and emotional well-being of the participants. This position develops and creates the activities based on the abilities and interests of the participants in order to achieve a balance between exercise, rest, mental stimulation, creativity and fun. In addition, participants enjoy outside entertainers, seasonal field trips, parties and special events throughout the year.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Developing and Implementing the therapeutic activity program for each participant
• Supervising the program aides who assist with therapeutic activities
• Planning and scheduling activities and events
• Creating and posting in a conspicuous place a monthly calendar of activities and events
• Contributing to each participant's comprehensive assessment and plan of care
• Writing a therapeutic activity note at least one time every 90 days or more often as necessary in each participant's health record that documents the participant's therapeutic activity needs, participation in, reaction to, and current preference for activities.
• Assisting as necessary with other ADH Services
• Effectively participates as a member of the ADHC multidisciplinary team in care planning meetings. Contribute to the development and/or modification of an individualized care plan for each participant
• Maintains a healthy and safe environment for participants by implementing program policies regarding the environment, safety and security of participants according to state regulations as outlined in the Center Policy & Procedure Manual

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Academic: High School degree, Associate degree or equivalent preferred

2. Experience: Has at least 2 years of experience working in a social OR recreational program within the last 5 years, one of which was full time in an activities program in a health care setting

3. Health: Pre-employment clearance by a physician that certifies the employee to be free of infectious disease and/or restrictions that would inhibit performing job related responsibilities

4. Language: Fluent in Spanish and able to read, write and speak English.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Roxbury, MA 02119: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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