Activities Coordinator

Primary purpose of the Activity Coordinator is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Activity Department in accordance with current state, federal, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies and procedures, and to assure that an on-going program of activities is designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests, and the physical, mental and psychosocial well-being of each resident.

This position assist with transportation to medical appointments as deemed necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two (2) years of college, degree preferred, but not necessary.

Prefer as a minimum two (2) years’ experience in a social or recreation program within the last five (5) years, one of which was full time in a patient activities program in a health care setting, or Certified Nurse Aide/Adult Care Home Personal Care Aide and Medication Aide experience/and or educational training.

Must be willing to complete a Certified Activities Director course within 9 months of hire, if not currently certified.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Familiar with Alzheimer’s and related dementias, as well as the geriatric population.
2. Physically capable of participating in and conducting semi-active programs.
3. Tactful, pleasant, and friendly approach in dealing with patients, staff, guests, and individuals within the community.
4. Willing to work flexible hours and assisting in other departments as needed.
5. Ability to spend long periods of time on feet.
6. Ability to work weekend duty if needed.
7. Must have a clean driving record and maintain current NC driver’s License.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the activity programs of this facility.
2. Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards of practice, make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures to the administrator. Review policies annually.
3. Assesses and documents patients’ abilities and needs and records patient participation so this can be analyzed in relation to needs, interests, and past lifestyle.
4. Interview resident/families as necessary and in a private setting.
5. Confers with other personnel and superiors, regarding patient interests, needs, and limitations, as well as the availability of resources.
6. Assures that all activities conform to the criteria of federal, state, and local accreditation and licensing agencies or organizations.
7. Assumes responsibility for scheduling and coordinating miscellaneous social programs for the entire facility, and specific units (i.e., educational programs, entertainment programs, special events, games, group programs, spiritual services, etc.)
8. Complies a monthly social program, calendar, has the calendars printed, and distributes them to personnel and patients.
9. Coordinates programs with other departments in the facility and interfaces with all personnel as appropriate.
10. Uses community resources in the development of programs.
11. Assists with the development and provision of training and orientation programs for volunteers.
12. Prepares a monthly Quality of Care/Service Report.
13. Review and check competence of activity personnel, make corrections as needed.
14. Performs other related duties as assigned.