Activities Coordinator

Altercare Integrated Health Service; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare facility as an Activities Coordinator, where you will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for residents. This position involves planning and implementing engaging activities tailored to residents' interests, collaborating with families and community agencies, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. You will also maintain essential documentation and participate in care planning. With flexible scheduling and a supportive environment, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while working in a recognized and award-winning facility.

Benefits

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Time Off

Variety of healthcare plans

401K Retirement Plan

Employee recognition programs

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and implementing activity programs.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate individual and group activities for patients.
• Document observations and participate in care plan meetings.

Skills

Activity Coordination

Patient Engagement

Documentation Skills

Community Involvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Therapy or related field

Tools

Electronic Medical Health Record (EMHR)

Job description

Make a true impact on the quality of life for our residents!

The Activities Coordinator assists in the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing of activity programs in compliance with current federal, state and local standards and in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate group and individual activities for the benefit of patients, with emphasis on their interests and needs.
• Work with volunteers, families, community agencies, etc.
• Recognize and respond to changes in patients’ conditions and document observations, interventions and outcomes.
• Establish and maintain community involvement and create a home-like atmosphere for patients.
• Plan and facilitate one-to-one and group activities.
• Document observations and plans of action in appropriate records.
• Participate in care plan meetings.
• Organize, develop, implement and distribute newsletter.
• Develop, maintain and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the functions of the Activities Department.
• Participate in surveys made by authorized government agencies.
• Facilitate the coordination of the Activities Department services and other departments to maintain quality care for patients.
• Review, monitor, intervene and document complaints and grievances from patients, families, visitors and employees.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for the Administrator regarding the operation of the Activities Department.
• Review and revise activity care plans on a regular basis within the guidelines of state and federal regulations and facility policy.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of records, conditions, and other information relating to patients, employees, and facility.
• Follow the established universal precautions and isolation procedures.
• Encourage an atmosphere of optimism, warmth and interest in patients’ personal and health care needs.

This position has been identified as utilizing and entering resident information into an Electronic Medical Health Record (EMHR)

We offer:

• Flexible Scheduling
• Paid Time Off
• Variety of healthcare plans and programs
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Competitive wage with regular reviews
• Employee recognition programs

Join a winning team at an award winning facility!