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Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Paid time off
Silver Spring, MD 20904
Part time l 5 hours/day l 25 hours/week
Monday–Friday | Day Shift | In Person
$22/hour
About the Role
Aastha Adult Medical Day Care is seeking a reliable, compassionate Activities Coordinator (Adult Day Care) for planning and leading engaging cultural, recreational, and wellness activities for clients. Assist with translation, participant mobility, enrollments, transportation coordination, and maintaining a safe, inclusive environment. Organize special events, manage documentation, and communicate effectively with families, staff, and drivers.
About Aastha Adult Medical Day Care
Aastha Adult Medical Day Care is a non-residential, state-of-the-art facility dedicated to caring for elderly and disabled adults. We provide compassionate, family-centered care that promotes independence, meaningful engagement, friendships, and overall well-being. Our mission is to create a supportive environment where participants feel valued, active, and cared for.
Key Responsibilities
As an Activities Coordinator, you will:
- Lead the overall planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of engaging recreational, cultural, and wellness programs designed to enhance participant quality of life, social connection, and emotional well-being.
- Develop and conduct culturally meaningful programs, including traditional music, crafts, games, holiday celebrations, and recreational activities.
- Serve as the lead facilitator for group and individual activities, ensuring programs are interactive, inclusive, structured, and aligned with participants’ physical, cognitive, and emotional abilities.
- Take ownership of daily activity operations by directing schedules, assigning responsibilities, monitoring participation, and ensuring all programs run smoothly and effectively.
- Provide translation and communication support during activities, assessments, and participant interactions as needed.
- Create and lead culturally responsive programming, including traditional music, crafts, storytelling, holiday celebrations, educational workshops, and community engagement activities.
- Ensure a high standard of participant safety, dignity, inclusion, and respect during all activities and interactions.
- Maintain accurate records, activity documentation, participant progress notes, and program feedback.
- Communicate effectively with participants, families, staff, and transportation providers regarding participant needs, schedules, and preferences.
- Coordinate transportation logistics by managing communication between participants, families, and drivers to ensure timely and efficient pickup and drop-off services.
- Support enrollments, data entry, electronic filing, and compliance-related documentation.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to continuously improve program quality, participant satisfaction, and service delivery outcomes.
- Identify opportunities for program growth, innovation, and enhanced participant engagement while supporting organizational goals and missions.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements & Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED (required)
- Minimum 21 years of age
- Must be fluent in Spanish language
- Certificate in Life Enrichment program; or Minimum 3 years of experience in activity coordination and recreation programs and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience working with older adults, individuals with disabilities, or diverse cultural communities preferred
- Creative, patient, and compassionate approach to client care and engagement
- Ability to plan and lead group and individual activities, including arts, music, games, and wellness programs
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Flexibility to perform additional duties as assigned
Benefits
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Competitive Salary
- Free Parking
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