What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Director position at Pershing General Hospital?
PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT
Pershing General Hospital and Nursing Home is the leader in quality health and wellness services for the people of Pershing County and the surrounding communities. We serve our patients and communities with clinical excellence, convenience, and individual attention.
We seek team members who are caring, competent, adaptive, and who strive for continuous learning and to become multi-skilled. We are looking for people who will join our team to provide outstanding customer service to every one every day. We need people who want to actively contribute toward our vision and goal to provide excellent, quality health care.
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Activity Director coordinates and participates in the department’s service to ensure that activity programs are appropriate for the needs, interests, and abilities of each Long-Term Care resident, and encourages self-care, resumption of normal activities, and the maintenance of each resident’s highest practicable level of functioning and well-being.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Demonstrates effective skills with the communication, organization and management of assigned work. Participates in the budget process for the department.
Must be able to Work Flexible Days and Hours
Accountable for the ethical and legal responsibilities related to their scope of practice.
Coordinates and assist Residents with activities and special programs to motivate and stimulate their interests.
Submits all clinical documentation timely, accurately, and completely within established time frames and by established deadlines.
Identifies and takes the initiative in expanding own knowledge base and knowledge base of facility staff.
Participates in the facility’s Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance program.
Directs, supervises and evaluates Activity Aids, and coordinates facility volunteer services and community resources.
Other responsibilities and duties as assigned on occasion, based upon PGH need or requirements.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to Push and Pull up to 500lbs
Must be able to stand and/or walk 6 to 8hrs a day
Must be able to kneel, squat, climb, reach, bend as needed
Must be able to pass a medical physical
REQUIRED FOR POSITION
Fingerprinting
Drug Test
TB Test
Background Check