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Activities Specialist - COTA in Brighton, Massachusetts at Element Care

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Element Care
Brighton, Massachusetts, 02135, United States
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Job Description

General Summary:

Great Life work Balance position with excellent benefits!

Incumbent assists the Manager of Habilitation and Activities by delivering programs and activities that will support habilitation, wellness and recreation at Adult Day Health sites, in participants’ homes and via telehealth. Under the supervision of the Manager of Habilitation and Activities, this individual is responsible for completing a comprehensive assessment and providing an individualized treatment plan in accordance with each participant’s physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs. This is a full-time position, Monday- Friday 8-4 position; no nights, weekends or holidays!

Location: Brighton, MA

Responsibilities:

  • Assists the manager in planning and developing programs and activities that support habilitation, wellness and recreation. Coordinates delivery of daily activities with fellow Activities staff.
  • Delivers daily activities directly to participants at ADH, in participants’ homes and via telehealth.
  • Daily travel between sites and visits to participants’ homes. Assists with transportation safety.
  • Provides coverage at other ADH sites as needed.
  • Implements appropriate interventions at ADH and participants’ homes.
  • Develops and writes periodic participant assessments, progress notes, and care plans according to organizational policies. Documentation is completed timely.
  • Creates and maintains tracking spreadsheets. Compiles information for inclusion in monthly calendars, newsletters, and other reports.
  • Plans and implements special events such as holiday parties, therapeutic outings, entertainment, and other recreational programs.
  • Is prepared for and represents the Activities Department at IDT meetings. Communicates daily activity programming in addition to any changes in participants’ plan of care.
  • Qualifications:

  • Must have successfully completed an O. T. A. curriculum approved by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education, Inc. with a minimum of an Associate’s Degree.
  • Maintains current Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure in the Commonwealth of MA
  • Maintains current CPR Certification
  • Minimum of 1-2 years of experience working with a geriatric population.
  • Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in program development.
  • Ability to work within a team concept and to be considerate of co-workers and colleagues.
  • Covid vaccinated preferred.
  • Benefits:

    • Health insurance
    • Dental insurance
    • Vision insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Retirement plan
    • Supplemental benefits

    EEO Statement

    Element Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

    Element Care is committed to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.

    To learn more about Element Care, please click this link: Element Care 30th Anniversary Video

    About Element Care

    E
    elementcare.org
    1994

    Founded

    270

    Employees

    hospital & health care

    Industry

    Lynn, Massachusetts

    Headquarters

    Overview

    Element Care PACE is a nonprofit healthcare organization established in 1994, focusing on the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) in Massachusetts. Its mission is to improve health and enrich the lives o...

    Job Location

    Brighton, Massachusetts, 02135, United States

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