What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator position at Covenant Health?
Position Summary :
The activity coordinator plans, organizes and directs a therapeutic activities program in order to provide adolescent and adult patients with acceptable outlets for creativity, expression, socialization, exercise and learning experiences within the confines of treatment aims.
Responsibilities
- Supervises group activities.
- Organizes and arranges group activities.
- Contributes to multidisciplinary treatment plan.
- Counsels and shares educational information with patients.
- Verbally communicates events to appropriate staff.
- Determines program needs and purchases supplies in cooperation with the Clinical Director.
- Participates in treatment teams on a rotating basis in cooperation with the Clinical Director
- Counsel patients in selection of activities which meet leisure item needs and interests utilizing existing skills.
- Meets with Clinical Director as needed.
- Seeks consultation from Clinical Director as needed.
- Communicates directly with unit leaders. Shares patient information, program needs and concerns appropriately.
- Participates in CQI activities
- Assists Clinical Director with preparation of activity portion of budget.
- Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends.
- Attends meetings as required and participates on committees as directed. Attends and serves on professional / civic service organizations as hospital representative as directed.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Qualifications
Minimum Education : Bachelor's Degree in mental health field or Recreational therapy preferred.
Minimum Experience : One (1) year hospital experience in mental health or related area or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Licensure Requirement : CPR required .
Last updated : 2024-10-10
