City/State

Portsmouth, VA

Overview

Work Shift

First (Days) (United States of America)

Job Summary

Responsible for the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluation, directing and coordinating approved Activities Program for participants of the Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) in accordance with federal, state, and local standards and the policies and procedures of Sentara PACE and Sentara Health.
Ensures that the spiritual development and emotional, physical, and social needs of the participants are met and maintained on an individual basis. Recommends appropriate recreational activity. Activities include trips, dramatics, social activities, and arts and crafts. Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
Responsible for the completion of initial assessments and reassessments and creating and updating participant's care plan.
CPR/First Aide and clean driving record required. Able to communicate with and motivate participant while being sensitive to their needs; ability to safely drive company vehicle.

Qualifications:

BLD - Bachelor's Level Degree (Required)American Red Cross Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED Certification - Certification - American Red Cross (ARC), Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI, Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) - Certification - Other/National, Driver License - Certification - Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (VDMV)

Skills

Sentara Healthcare prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

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