Certified Activity Coordinator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Activity Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of the Activity Program. This position requires a great deal of creativity and flexibility. The Activity Coordinator must be able to provide direct care and supervision for residents when necessary. The Activity Coordinator assures residents are kept safe during activities and items that are safety hazards are strictly controlled. The Activity Coordinator assists the direct care staff in keeping the residents involved in the unit socially, cognitively, and recreationally. The Activity Coordinator ensures that scheduled programming is carried out weekly or as scheduled. Some weekends and holidays are required.

Must possess effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills, stable emotional make-up, creative, caring, able to work under stress. Professional conduct, honoring boundaries, setting limits and maintaining confidentiality are a must. Must be able to plan, implement and evaluate an ongoing activity program. Must be able to order and maintain the supplies necessary to support the activity program. Must be able to work within a budget.

TASK LETTER CODE

PRIMARY DUTIES

(Are the essential job tasks or primary responsibilities that the individual who holds the position mist be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of an accommodation. For example: "DO" (action verb) + "WHAT" (object) - "Collects vitals from patients at the being of the visit according to clinic protocol".

% OF TIME PERFORMING DUTY

A

Assumes responsibility for the development and implementation of recreation

and leisure programs to meet the assessed needs and capabilities of the residents

in the long-term nursing unit in coordination with other team members

B

Provides a variety of activities to meet individual resident needs, and establish

leisure educational programs

C

Assesses and documents resident's abilities and needs and records resident

participation so this can be analyzed in relation to needs, interest and past lifestyle

D

Attends care plan meetings and other appropriate meetings as necessary

E

Conference with other hospital personnel, superiors and family regarding resident

interests, needs and limitations, as well as the availability of resources

F

Assures that all activities conform to the criteria of federal, state and local

accreditation and licensing agencies or organizations

G

Compiles a monthly social program calendar and distributes to hospital personnel

and residents

H

Coordinates programs with other departments in the hospital and interfaces with

all personnel as appropriate

I

Uses community resources in the development of programs

J

Plans, organizes and directs the recruitment, training and utilization of volunteer

hospital workers

K

Delegates appropriate activity tasks to Activities Aide or CNAs

L

Maintains a clean, safe environment for recreation and returns equipment, tools

and supplies to proper location after use, clean and in good condition

M

Communicates clearly and tactfully with residents and their families

N

As a member of the health team, maintains harmonious relationships with the unit and co-workers providing support and assistance to co-workers to ensure quality

patient care.

O

Transports residents to local appointments and out-of-facility activities via

the facility van.

P

Assumes the responsibility for the care and maintenance of the facility pets

Q

Maintains confidentiality of all patient/resident/staff information

R

Documents in EMR and MDS sections as required. Updates and reviews care plans in Point Click Care as needed

S

Meetings/Communication (in person and virtually) with Activities Consultant to receive guidance in implementing activity procedures and the review of all procedures being performed by the activity coordinator as needed until certification is obtained

T

Activity Coordinator will review all documentation with Consultant, and Consultant will approve/sign off all program activities and documentation

U

V

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

W

X

Y

Z

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: Activity Certification (or willing to work toward certification)

Current BLS (CPR) certification

Valid and unrestricted Nevada drivers license with excellent driving record/no restrictions

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:

SPECIAL SKILLS:

SUPERVISES: activities aide

PHYSICIAL DEMANDS: For physical demands and working conditions, see next page.