Activities Coordinator

Ohio Living; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Living is hiring an Activities Coordinator to plan and direct overall operations in the Activity Department. This involves creating an engaging activity program for residents while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a healthcare setting and will supervise staff, manage quality initiatives, and interact with residents and families. Candidates must have a diploma and relevant experience in a related field.

Qualifications

• Two years experience in a long-term care or related healthcare setting required.
• Must read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality activity programming to residents and maintain open relationships.
• Maintain and review all documentation for compliance.
• Supervise activity staff and plan training.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Relationship Building

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in recreation or related field

Job description

Overview

Activities Coordinator plans, organizes, develops, and may direct the overall operation of the Activity Department ensuring that an on-going program of activities is designed to meet the interests and the physical, mental and psychosocial well‑being of each resident is maintained in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Care Management and Service Delivery (80%) – Provide quality activity programming to residents, interact with residents, maintain open and trust‑building relationships with resident family members, respond to concerns, review resident concerns and complaints, act as community liaison, pursue new revenue‑generating opportunities, attend care conferences, address concerns from resident family satisfaction survey.
• Quality, Compliance, and Risk Management (20%) – Maintain and review all charts, notes, and documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance; keep informed on licensure, certification and reimbursement issues; maintain confidentiality of resident information; assist the Quality Assurance Committee; participate in clinical assessments; develop and oversee written care plans; attend workshops and continuing education courses.
• People Management and Development – Supervise activity staff, foster a positive work environment, interview, select and orient new direct reports, establish performance expectations, evaluate job performance, monitor compliance with policy, document and engage staff not meeting requirements, collaborate with Human Resources, plan and conduct training, ensure staffing plan, respond to staff inquiries, and all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in recreation, art therapy, or related field preferred; current unencumbered designation to practice as a Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist preferred.
• Experience: Two years experience in a long‑term care, hospital or other related healthcare setting required; one year supervisory experience preferred.
• Other Requirements: Must read, write, speak and understand the English language; possess a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record; must be insurable under professional liability and crime coverage policies.

Working Conditions and Special Requirements

• Sitting – up to 8 hours/day; standing – up to 8 hours/day; walking – up to 8 hours/day; lifting, transferring, pushing or pulling residents/patients and/or equipment – up to 50 pounds.
• Driving – up to 4 hours/day; work weekends, evenings, and holidays – required as scheduled.
• Expose to residents with various disease processes; occasional exposure to infectious waste, disease, conditions, including AIDS and Hepatitis B; work day Risk Category for Exposure to Bloodborne Diseases – II.