Activity Coord

Job Summary

Assists with the planning and implementation of activities for patients. Helps design programs to encourage socialization, provide entertainment, relaxation and fulfillment, and improve daily living skills. Provides patient and family teaching, including specific recreational interests and activities.

Essential Functions

• Communicates effectively. Establishes and maintains two way communication with peers, staff, physicians, leaders, and administration.
• Cooperates well with peers and supports group decisions.
• Maintains a clear, neat and safe environment for patients and staff.
• Correctly identifies and uses appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Demonstrates population appropriate competencies for all relevant patient populations.
• Uses equipment safely, adhering to policy, guidelines and/or protocols set by the hospital and department.
• Ensures continuity of professional care.
• Responds to patient and family requests promptly.
• Plans and implements daily events for patients.
• Effectively problem solves and intervenes as appropriate.
• Attends staff meetings, required training and stays up to date on acquired professional licensure.
• Keeps massage supplies ready by checking stock; anticipating needs; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt; stocking items.
• Complete documentation in a timely manner that is legible, clear and organized according to department, hospital and legal standards.
• Abides by all professional, certification, and corporate ethical standards in performance of duties; maintains current licensure in good standing with the licensure board.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree preferred
• 1-3 years experience working in healthcare with at least 1 of those years as an activity coordinator preferred or
• 1-3 years Certified Nurse Assistant with experience in a nursing home setting preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have talent in creating and running appropriate activities that interests patients.

Skills in improving patients' daily living skills through meaningful activities.

Strong communication skills to explain activities and interact with patients.

Empathy and sensitivity to address patients' needs and preferences.

Organizational skills to manage schedules and resources for activities.

Collaboration skills to work with healthcare team members.

Patience and adaptability to handle varying patient needs and responses.

Commitment to enhancing patients' quality of life through purposeful activities.

Licenses and Certifications

• Activities Aide Certification-NCCAP Activity Director Certification required in TCU and nursing homes required