Activities Coordinator

The Activities Coordinator plans, organizes, develops, and may direct the overall operation of the Activity Department ensuring that an on-going program of activities is designed to meet the interests and the physical, mental and psychosocial well-being of each resident is maintained in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, develop, and may direct the overall operation of the Activity Department; Provide quality activity programming to residents; Interact with residents to ensure quality care and positive resident/staff relations; Maintain open and trust-building relationships with resident family members; Review resident concerns/complaints and maintain written record of action taken; Act as community liaison and seek out new revenue-generating opportunities and referral sources; Attend care conferences as necessary; Address concerns from Resident/Family Satisfaction Survey; Maintain and review all charts, notes, and documentation for compliance; Maintain confidentiality of resident information; Assist the Quality Assurance Committee in ensuring ongoing quality activities services; Participate and monitor clinical assessments of the MDS; Develop and oversee written plans of care for each resident; Supervise Activities staff; Foster a positive work environment; Interview, select, and orient new direct reports; Evaluate job performance of direct reports; Participate in development and delivery of in-service and orientation training for departmental staff; Ensure a reasonable staffing plan for absences or vacancies

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; Two years experience in a long-term care, hospital, or other related healthcare setting; Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language; Must possess a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record; Must be insurable under professional liability and crime coverage policies as specified by insurance carrier underwriting standards; Work weekends, evenings, and holidays as scheduled; Sitting up to 8 hours/day; Standing up to 8 hours/day; Walking up to 8 hours/day; Lifting, transferring, pushing or pulling residents/patients and/or equipment/supplies up to 50 pounds; Driving up to 4 hours/day

Nice to have

Bachelor's degree in recreation, art therapy, or a related field; Current unencumbered designation to practice as a Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist; One year supervisory experience