Activity Coordinator

Senior TLC; Shelby, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior TLC in Shelby, NC is seeking an Activity Coordinator to plan, coordinate, and implement therapeutic activities for participants in a home and community-based care model. The role reports to the Adult Day Health Coordinator or Center Manager and requires teamwork and strong communication.

The position emphasizes documentation, care planning, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to enhance quality of life for seniors in the community.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of experience in a social or recreational program for frail elderly individuals.

Responsibilities

• Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT)/Care Team and conducts initial and follow-up assessments.
• Documents in the participant's medical record in a timely manner per policy.
• Develops and supervises the Activity Program and plans group and individual activities.
• Coordinates with staff and community resources to support activities and care plans.
• Contributes to a warm, supportive center environment and collaborates with the Center team.

Skills

Teamwork

Documentation

Care planning

Communication

Assessment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Activity Coordinator

ALL Full-Time Shelby, NC, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 5169

Job Summary and Specifications

Job Title: Activity Coordinator

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range:See Salary Scale

Job Summary : Responsible for the planning, coordination, and implementation of therapeutic activities for the participants of Senior TLC in a home and community-based model of care . Reports directly to the Adult Day Health Coordinator, Center Manager or designee.

Specifications

Education : High School Graduate or GED minimum and current certification/licensure in activities.

Experience : Minimum 1 years’ experience in social or recreational program providing and coordinating services for a frail elderly population within the past 5 years.

Number and Type of Employees Supervised (optional) : None

Licensure, Registry or Certification Required : National and/or NC Activity Director Certification.

Special Training : Must be able to work effectively in a team environment. Good understanding of psychosocial problems of aging. Meets a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by Senior Total Life Care and approved by CMS before working independently.

Immunizations: Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up to date before engaging in direct participant contact

Ages of Patients Rendered Care:

Neonate/Infant Early Childhood Adolescent Adult Geriatric All Age Groups

Key Responsibilities : (*denotes an age-related skill or task)

• Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT)/Care Team. Conducts an initial assessment and scheduled reassessment of all participants, or with a significant change in condition and assessment must be completed prior to scheduled team conference and/or care planning. Communicates participant changes with team members.
• Records, signs, and dates documentation in the participant's medical record in a timely manner as outlined in the STLC Documentation policy.
• Helps to develop, implement, and supervise the Activity Program in the center.
• Plans and provides both group and individual activities.
• Develops specific programs as part of the plan of care to include therapeutic and/or social activities.
• Serves as a resource to staff and coordinates volunteer activities at the center.
• Builds within the Center a sense of community and a warm social atmosphere in which participants are able to identify a support system.
• Plans a monthly/daily calendar for the Adult Day Health Center (ADHC)/Social Center based on participant interest and in collaboration with the Center CNAs.
• Participates in Quality Improvement (QI) activities as appropriate.
• Coordinates with various community resources.
• Supports team members and functions as a team player while providing that support and adheres to the “do no harm” team contract statement.
• Supports Senior TLC’s mission to encourage and support the quality of life of seniors wishing to continue living in the community; its vision to be the preferred provider of individualized care for seniors in the community; and its values of respect, integrity, accountability, compatible goals, and compassionate care.