Activities Coordinator

Summary & Objective

The Coordinator, Activities plans, manages, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and directs the Activities / Recreation Department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards.

Essential Functions

• Planning, organizing, scheduling, coordinating and implementing all activities, programs and special events for residents.
• Coordinates resident outing as required
• Coordinate monthly calendar of events as it relates to resident activities.
• Interpret the department's policies and procedures to employees, patient and/or resident, visitors, and government agencies.
• Meets with Administrator to discuss escalated matters, obtain direction and set time frames for planned activities.
• Participates in daily, weekly and/or monthly team meetings as requested or required.
• Completes employee evaluations on a timely basis. Accurately and objectively assesses performance.
• May drive residents to and from activities

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Other Duties

• Promotes positive employee engagement, teamwork, mutual respect and safety work practices.
• Promotes customer service and hospitality and responds to and adequately resolves complaints or concerns

from patient and/or resident or families.

• Ensure Activities Department is prepared for inspections/surveys.
• Participates in the preparation of the Plan of Correction response to an inspection survey, and implements

any follow-up requirement for any Activities/Recreation Therapy citations.

• Maintain your required license, certifications and mandatory skill updates.
• Complies with all policies, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

• May serve as an interim department leader depending on need.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 250+ pounds, walk, climb stair or ladders, stand on feet for extended periods of time, etc.

Disclaimer

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

EEOC Statement

CHS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Requirements

Knowledge & Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• CPR certification
• 2-3 years of experience in an Activities / Recreation role
• Must have knowledge of computer office/clinical software
• Must be able to read, write and understand the English language
• Valid Driver's License