Job Details

Major Responsibilities As Activities Coordinator (but not limited to):

Records in the residents’ medical records necessary documents: activities interest, needs assessment, activities care plan, daily participation and subsequent reassessment
Organizes a program of both group and individual activities based on the resident’s individualized needs as identified in each residents care plan assessments
Maintains a balanced recreational activity program, including physical, social, religious, intellectual and emotional functions
Ensures that group activities are scheduled at times that will provide for maximum involvement by interested residents. This will include weekends and evenings
Communicates residents’ programs to appropriate parties including residents, residents’ families, volunteers, and facility staff.
Posting large monthly calendar(s) in centralized location(s)
Posting small calendars in residents’ rooms
Send family members a monthly calendar per family wishes
Responsible for the transportation of residents within the facility from one area to the designated area where activities occur
A member of the facility’s care plan team
Knowledgeable, able to provide in-services related to activity programs
Effectively manages the Activity Department budget on a monthly basis
Supervises volunteers in the Activity Department
And other duties as assigned

Two (2) years of experience, in an activity department of a long term care facility, preferred.

References indicating honesty, good attendance, dependability, performance and leadership abilities.
English language skills adequate for effective communications with staff, patients, medical and allied support personnel.
Able to read and follow directions with adequate visual and hearing acuity.
Positive supportive approach to position and co-workers
Computer skills
Good general health
Ability to deal positively in stressful situations
Willing to work varied shifts and weekends/holidays when appropriate