ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR

Overview

JOB SUMMARY:
The Activities Coordinator has the responsibility for the development, implementation, and evaluation of a written, planned schedule of social and other purposeful independent and group activities. The program will be designed to make life more meaningful, to stimulate and support physical and medical capabilities to the fullest extent, and to enable the resident to maintain the highest attainable social, physical, and emotional functioning.

Responsibilities

POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES (other duties may be assigned):

• Develop, implement, and supervise an activity program that meets federal and state regulations.


• Provide an opportunity for resident involvement in planning and implementing the activity program.


• Provide activities on a daily basis to include weekends and evenings.


• Plan and conduct in-service training for the staff of the facility at least quarterly.


• Coordinate the activity schedule with other resident services.


• Maintain a current list of residents who are not physically able to participate in the activity program.


• Post the activity schedule conspicuously in large print for the information of the residents and staff.


• Request and maintain equipment and supplies.


• Develop and maintain contacts with outside agencies/organizations and integrate their services into the activity plan.


• Develop and implement activities for those residents who are unable to leave their rooms.


• Interview and assess each resident and develop a plan of care that addresses the residents specific needs and interests within 72 hours of admission that is integrated with the interdisciplinary plan of care.


• Complete the MDS, RAP summary, and appropriate RAP modules for each resident within fourteen days of admission.


• Maintain progress notes specific to the residents activity plan which are recorded at least quarterly, and more frequently, if needed in the residents medical record.


• Maintain a current record of the type and frequency of activities provided and the names of residents participating in each activity.


• May recruit, train and supervise a volunteer program to assist with and augment the services of the activity program.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS/JOB REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION: • Bachelors in Recreational Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Art, Music, or Dance Therapy; or a minimum of two years of experience in social or recreational programs in a healthcare setting will be accepted in lieu of education.


• Current Activity Coordinator certification; or ability to obtain certification within the first 90-days of hire along with regular consultation from an Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy Assistant, or Recreational Therapist who has at least one year of experience in a healthcare setting and with at least one year recent experience in Long Term Care.

EXPERIENCE: • Either two years of experience without a Bachelors, or a minimum of a Bachelors with no experience

OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE: • Excellent communication skills with full command of the English language, both verbal and written.


• Self-directed, highly motivated and current with the new technology and regulatory requirements.


• Understand and utilize principles of adult learning.


• Ability to work under stress, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, and demonstrate good judgment.


• Education and practice in the care of the aged, and the subacute or chronically ill who require rehabilitative or restorative care.