Activities Coordinator- Part-time

Covid vaccines are encouraged, not required.

SHENANDOAH VALLEY WESTMINSTER-CANTERBURY

300 Westminster Canterbury Dr.

Winchester VA 22603

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE:          Activities Coordinator           DEPARTMENT:      Resident Relations

RESPONSIBLE TO:            Director of Resident Services

JOB SUMMARY:                Responsible for the leading daily activities of Shenandoah Valley Westminster Canterbury to include but not limited to:  programming, assistance with planning, providing support and education for participants and families, provide accurate documentation for both state and federal regulations provide one on one activities as assigned and responsible for ensuring the safety and comfort of all residents.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, LICENSURE:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent work experience required.
2. Previous work experience preferred two (2) years involving organized group activities with a senior living audience
3. Certification as an Activities Professional preferred but not required (NCCAP(AAC, ADC, ADPC) or MEPEP)
4. Computer skills & knowledge of current technology.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

1. Support the mission and purpose of Shenandoah Valley Westminster 

   Canterbury.

2. Support the Board of Trustees and Administration.
3. Present a professional, caring image.
4. Employment and annual Tuberculosis testing as required by Virginia State Licensure.
5. Must attend annually mandatory in-services required by the State Licensure and all other mandatory in-services and/or meeting required by other regulatory agencies and/or by Shenandoah Valley Westminster Canterbury.   
6. Follows and supports the policies and procedures established by

   Shenandoah Valley Westminster Canterbury.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Insure implementation of Shenandoah Valley Westminster Canterbury activities program policies and procedures.
2. Responsible for transporting residents to and from activities, encouraging and reminding residents of scheduled activities 30 minutes prior to the activity.
3. Lead group/individual activities of the program.
4. Monitor and document participation in each individual and group activity.
5. Maintain accurate participant records in accordance with licensing standards and regulations.
6. Participate in and complete documentation for Care Plans, Minimum Data Sets and Individual Service Plans.
7. Attend and assist with group outings.
8. Assist with the coordination of needed volunteers.
9. Responsible for following policies and procedures relating to the safety of participants and staff. Oversees the safety of the residents.
10. Advocate for safety and protection of all participants.
11. Practice effective communication techniques with participants, families and co-workers.
12. Respect participant rights (e.g. address participant by name, allow participant to make decisions, etc.)
13. Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of individual and group activities.
14. Keep equipment, supplies, and participant furniture clean.
15. Keep environment clean. Report housekeeping and maintenance needs.
16. Inform Director of Resident Services concerning psychosocial needs/approaches related to the residents or families.
17. Report to Director of Resident Services changes in participant status, resident’s responses to programming, equipment and supply needs, repair/maintenance needs, safety hazards, unusual occurrences or observations, problems with completion of assignments or scheduling.
18. Direct participant and family complaints to Director of Resident Services.
19. Responsible for developing activity calendar monthly and submit to Director of Resident Services for review.
20. Responsible for keeping activity storage areas organized.
21. Performs other duties as assigned.

AUTHORITY:  N/A

UNIVERSAL PRECAUTION RISK CLASSIFICATION:

Category A: The person holding this position understands Universal Precautions Risk Classification categories apply to this position and the individual may be exposed to AIDS, HIV, and Hepatitis B viruses. Tasks involve exposure To Blood, Body Fluids, Or Tissues. All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues, or a potential for spills or splashed of them, are Category A tasks.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

VISION

• Must be able to visually identify and discern printed words on either typewritten pages or computer screen.
• Must be able to identify and differentiate colors.
• Must have depth perception within normal ranges.

HEARING

• Must be able to respond to spoken words and other auditory sounds including the ringing of telephone or beepers and monitors.
• Must be able to respond and communicate orally by telephone.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

• Must be able to use, operate and interpret information from equipment in work area.

LIFTING

• Must be able to bend, reach and lift patients with assistance to transport them to stretchers/wheelchairs.
• Heavy lifting required (over 50 pounds occasionally and 25 pounds repetitively from ground level to shoulder height)
• Must be able to push and maneuver carts/stretchers/space saver loaded with weights of 200 pounds.

SPEECH

• Must be able to verbally communicate in the English language directly and over the telephone and be understood.

RANGE OF MOTION

• Must have mobility for all parts of the body, walking, bending, lifting, and reaching above head and use of hands.
• Must be able to stand and/or mobilize by walking for majority of an 8-hour shift.
• Some tasks may require sitting for part of the workday.
• Must have manual dexterity, fine motor skills (typing, computer, etc.)

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work under stress
• Must be able to work overtime (and some employees work rotation or call schedules.)

MENTAL CAPACITY

• Must have mental capacity to fulfill the requirements of the job including problem solving, logic, communication and numerical calculations.
• Must be able to read and understand written instructions in English.
• Accurate recall and memory.
• Must be able to use judgment in making decisions and choices.
• Ability to analyze numbers and make basic mathematical calculations.