What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity Coordinator, Brooks at Halifax Hospital- Part Time position at Careers?
The Activities Coordinator, who under general supervision coordinates and delivers direct patient services for patients within the Center for Inpatient Rehabilitation activity programs; coordinates volunteers, guest speakers/instructors/performers and student intern services.
Job Responsibilities:
- Evaluates the patients’ leisure interests and abilities using both objective and subjective techniques.
- Develop, implement, supervise and evaluate the Activities program based on age, developmental/physical/cognitive needs, and attention span of the inpatients in the hospital.
- Monitor and evaluate the patient’s interactive responses to the activity programs and revise as appropriate.
- Assists in assigning tasks to rehabilitation technicians/therapy aides assigned to assist with the program and volunteers.
- Serves as a resource for all patients, staff, students and volunteers.
- Provides feedback to the Manager of rehabilitation Services of each program regarding the presenters’ skills and abilities.
- Works actively to develop new and improved programs including leisure based activities for patients of all programs.
- Establishes ongoing coordination and communication with other services and professionals for the purpose of program development and enhancement.
- Arranges special event speakers/programs for patients; organizes staff to assist with the program.
- Assists in ordering of equipment and supplies for services provided, while being mindful of budget constraints.
- Assists Rehabilitation manager and program directors with developing the annual Activities Program budget.
- Arranges coverage of duties and responsibilities when certified therapeutic recreation staff is absent.
- Participates on hospital committees as requested.
- Attends staff and program meetings, in-services, and educational programs to ensure updated skills and administrative knowledge.
- Supervises assigned students.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications:
Must have at minimum a HS degree. College degree in business or social service related field is desired. Must have prior experience with the supervision of staff. The employee’s primary duty is the consistent exercise of good discretion and judgment with staff and clients.
Location: 303 N. Clyde Morris Blvd, Daytona Beach FL 32114
