Location: CHA Malden Care Center 

Work Days: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday  

Category: Human and Social Services  

Department: CHA PACE  

Job Type: Full time  

Work Shift: Day 

Hours/Week: 40.00 

Union Name: Malden Laborers 380

Department Description: 

CHA PACE is a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) at Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA). CHA PACE serves adults 55 years and older with chronic medical and/or mental health difficulties with the goals of achieving the highest level of community independence and preventing nursing home placement. Our high-functioning interdisciplinary team works to fully integrate and coordinate medical and behavioral health care, community resources, and in-home support services.

Job Purpose: 

The Activities Coordinator I plays a vital role in creating and delivering engaging, therapeutic, and person-centered activity programming for PACE participants. Leading with enthusiasm, warmth, and creativity, this individual will facilitate group and individual activities that promote participants' physical, cognitive, emotional, and social well-being. The Activities Coordinator I will work in close collaboration with the Activities Director and program participants to ensure activities are inclusive, meaningful, and enriching. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead therapeutic group activities to support participants' physical, cognitive, social, and emotional wellness

• Orient new participants to the activity program

• Assist in developing and coordinating field trips for program participants

• Collaborate with Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) on day center operations including beverage service, meal assistance, and transportation as needed

• Manage participant behavioral issues and conflicts calmly and professionally

• Maintain timely completion of monthly activity calendars and supply orders

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; BA or BS in related field desirable

• Fluency in Spanish, Portuguese and/or Haitian Creole highly desirable

• At least one-year experience working with frail elders in a social/medical setting

• Experience developing and running therapeutic activities

• Activity Director Certification from the National Council of Activity Professionals required within 6 months of hire 

 
In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.