About the Role

The Recreation Aide will play a vital role in delivering daily activities and social engagement programming for participants at our PACE center. Working closely with the Recreation Therapist and Coordinator, this role will focus on facilitating planned group and individual activities that support cognitive, physical, and emotional wellbeing for older adults. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone with energy, empathy, and a proactive spirit.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, Full-Time (generally 8 AM–4:30 PM) in Alhambra.

Location: Los Angeles required. Ability to commute to Alhambra required.

Responsibilities 

• Activity Execution:

  • Lead daily planned activities including arts & crafts, group games, reading groups, music therapy, and more.

  • Provide clear instruction and support for participants during each activity.

  • Adjust approach to meet the needs of participants with varying cognitive and physical abilities.

• Participant Engagement:

  • Foster an inclusive and welcoming environment where all participants feel seen and valued.

  • Identify and support participants who may not engage with the primary activity by offering alternate options (e.g., puzzles, word searches).

  • Build rapport with participants and help create a sense of community.

• Environment & Preparation:

  • Set up and clean up activity spaces, ensuring materials are organized and safe.

  • Maintain a clean, welcoming day room environment.

  • Proactively restock supplies and communicate material needs.

• Team Collaboration:

  • Work under the supervision of the Recreation Therapist to implement daily plans.

  • Help prepare materials for future activities and assist with light documentation as needed.

  • Assist with shopping or material sourcing for upcoming sessions.

  • Support during large group events or parties.

Qualifications

• Mandarin and/or Cantonese fluency (having both preferred)

• Experience working with older adults or in adult day settings is a plus.

• Background in recreation, occupational therapy, social work, or related human services field preferred.

• Able to lift light supplies and be active throughout the workday.

• Proactive & Observant: Notices when participants need help or when materials need tidying without being asked. Takes initiative.

• Warm & Compassionate: Brings positive energy to the day center and interacts with participants with patience and care.

• Collaborative: Works well as part of a team and is flexible in supporting wherever needed.

• Organized & Dependable: Keeps activity areas orderly and follows through on assigned tasks.

Salary & Benefits 

1. Pay Rate: $18 to $24/hr
2. Equity: included as part of founding team package
3. Benefits: Seen Health is proud to offer a robust benefits offering for our employees. In addition to traditional healthcare coverage, we also offer additional benefits to help further your wellness and feeling of being part of the team.
   • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for you and your family
   • Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
   • Parental and Caregiver Leave
   • Lunch, as well as delicious snacks and coffee to keep you energized
   • Paid Time Off across holidays, vacation time, personal days, and sick days
   • 401k Plan
   • Personal and professional development, including CME support and career growth opportunities
   • Subscriptions and training on using AI tools including ChatGPT

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About the Role

The Recreation Therapist (RT) will coordinate, plan, supervise, and implement engaging therapeutic and recreational programs and activities for the elderly, as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing all-inclusive PACE care. This role will build a sense of community and warm social atmosphere for the PACE participants by evaluating their needs, developing groups, and individual programming to meet those needs.

Responsibilities 

• Performs duties and responsibilities maintaining adherence to regulatory compliance, Seen Health policies and procedures , environmental safety protocols and quality improvement standards.

• Plans and implements group and individual activities to improve or maintain the participants’ cognitive, physical, social, psychosocial, and artistic needs.

• Documents participant engagement outcomes in the electronic medical record, alerting the interdisciplinary team to day center absences and/or to other issues that undermine care plan goals. Revise care plans as needed.

• Oversees daily flow of activities for dementia specific population to determine if smaller groups, one-on-one programming, or sensory stimulation are needed.

• Optimizes the participant experience and participant satisfaction with the coordination of culturally sensitive, inclusive and participant centered activities. Engages language  interpreters to co-facilitate activities and special events, as needed.

• Organizes community outings and special events, including arranging for participant transportation, entertainment, catering, and involvement of other staff.

• Develops a monthly calendar of PACE activities for participants, ensuring that the calendar of events is accessible to participants in multiple languages.

• Evaluates plans to promote effective programs according to participant abilities and preferences within daily flow of events.*

• Provides leisure education to participants and caregivers for activity modification, use of adaptive equipment, activity skill development, and recommended supplies for in-home use.

• Maintains general order in the activities area, including daily clean-up, routine supply inventory ordering, petty cash, and overall general budgeting.

• Conducts  initial in-person comprehensive recreational assessment , semi-annual reassessments and unplanned assessments as needed e.g. change of condition, service determination requests.

• Coordinates with the PACE Interdisciplinary Team to develop a comprehensive plan of care for each participant.

• Actively participates in team discussions offering feedback, ideas and suggestions, both on a day-to-day basis and in monthly department staff meetings.

• Attends and participates in required meetings and trainings.

• Maintains and completes charting in participant medical records and reporting according to requirements, including signature and dates on progress notes.

• Assists participants with non-skilled activities of daily living (ADL), as needed.

• Develops specific therapeutic programs as part of the plan of care, including recreational and social activities.

• Communicates with skilled nursing or assisted living facilities the therapeutic needs of participants.

• Serves as a resource to staff and coordinates volunteer activities at the PACE Center.

• Coordinates with various community resources and partners to enhance recreational programming.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in recreational therapy or related field

• Two years’ experience in a social or recreational program preferred, providing and coordinating services for the frail or elderly within a health care setting.

• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification - upon hire.  

• Proficient computer skills. Experience documenting in Electronic Health Record system preferred.

• Valid CA driver’s license and proof of auto insurance required

• Fluency in English Mandarin or Cantonese strongly preferred.

• BLS - upon hire

Location

• Los Angeles required. Ability to commute to Alhambra required.
• Relocation benefits available.

Salary & Benefits 

1. Salary: $72K - $90K / year
2. Equity: included as part of early team package
3. Benefits: Seen Health is proud to offer a robust benefits offering for our employees. In addition to traditional healthcare coverage, we also offer additional benefits to help further your wellness and feeling of being part of the team.
   • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for you and your family
   • Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
   • Parental and Caregiver Leave
   • Lunch, as well as delicious snacks and coffee to keep you energized
   • Paid Time Off across holidays, vacation time, personal days, and sick days
   • 401k Plan
   • Personal and professional development, including CME support and career growth opportunities
   • Subscriptions and training on using AI tools including ChatGPT