Activity Coordinator- Part-Time

WVU Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

WMCH Weirton Medical Center is seeking a Recreation Specialist to support patient well-being in a long-term care setting. The role involves planning and coordinating activities, transporting patients to events, and providing education and social engagement to adults and seniors.

Candidates must have a high school diploma, BLS within 30 days, and complete WV state-approved recreation specialist training within 6 months.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
• Completion of recreation specialist training course approved by State of West Virginia within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Performs data entry and discharge tracking.
• Provides care and education appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Maintains an understanding of treatment necessary for each patient and provides appropriate care based on their age specific needs.
• Maintains communication in a professional manner with patients, families, volunteers, and peers.
• Attends in-services and participates in staff meetings; plans, implements and evaluates activity program.
• Coordinates and supervises activities of volunteers and transports patients to activities.
• Orders supplies and equipment within budget and participates in continuous improvement activities.
• Develops individualized plan of care with the patient and evaluates progress.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Ability to deal with emotional/stress

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support certification

Completion of recreation specialist training (WV)

Job description

Provide an ongoing program of activities designed to meet the interests and the physical, mental and psychological well-being of each patient. Discharges duties in a professional manner while demonstrating values of respect, dignity, integrity and compassion. Actions are consistent with hospital policies and procedures and current standards/regulations governing nursing services and long term care.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** :**

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. High School diploma or equivalent

2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

To be completed as established by department: (Administered at Department level)

1. Completion of recreation specialist training course approved by State of West Virginia within 6 months.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS** : **

EXPERIENCE:

1. Clerical experience

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Performs data entry and discharge tracking.

2. Provides care and education appropriate to the age of the patients served. (Adult 18-79 years, Geriatric 80+ years)

3. Maintains an understanding of treatment necessary for each patient and provides appropriate care based on their age specific needs.

4. Maintains communication in a professional manner including, but not limited to:

• Establishes and maintains good rapport with patients, families, volunteers, and peers.

• Provides emotional support to patient and family.

1. Attends in-services and other educational programs as required with special emphasis on programs related to the geriatric patient.
2. Attends and participates in at least three staff meetings.
3. Determines areas of self-improvement; writes developmental goals on performance appraisal yearly.
4. Provides activity in-service program for department.
5. Reviews and initials meeting minutes and postings in department.
6. Supports hospital and departmental cost containment efforts.
7. Plans, implements and evaluates activity program.
8. Provides individual and group activities which promote the maintenance to enhancement of the patient’s quality of life.
9. Accurately completes specific areas of the minimum data set (MDS).
10. Develops individualized plan of care with the patient.
11. Establishes measurable goals, evaluates plan of care and adjusts plan as needed.
12. Prepares calendar of activities one month in advance :

• Activities vary per month with special events each month
• Activities are posted monthly

1. Prepares and maintains activity records and reports.
2. Transports patients to and from activities.
3. Coordinates and supervises activities of volunteers.

• Assists in the orientation and development of volunteers for Skilled Care.
• Coordinates the daily activities and duties of the volunteers.

1. Orders supplies and equipment for activity program while working within departmental budget.
2. Participates in continuous improvement activities.
3. Fosters relationships with community groups and organizations to provide activities for the skilled patient.

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.

1. This position requires a wide range of body motion. Moderate to heavy physical activity may be required. This includes lifting, pushing a loaded cart, and exercise type activities.

2. Ability to walk and stand for extended periods required.
3. Finger dexterity and hand/eye coordination necessary.
4. Occasionally transports and carries items of moderate weight.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Work is performed on normal patient care units throughout the hospital.
2. There is some exposure to communicable diseases.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
2. Ability to manage multiple tasks.
3. Ability to deal with emotional/stressful patient, families, and situations at times.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

20

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

WMCH Weirton Medical Center

Cost Center:

350 WMCH Skilled Nursing Facility

Address:

601 Colliers Way

Weirton

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively “WVUHS”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.