Activity Coordinator- Part-Time

WVU Medicine; Weirton, Northern (WV, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

WVU Medicine is seeking a skilled activities professional for our Weirton Skilled Nursing Facility. The role develops and evaluates the activity program, plans events, coordinates volunteers, and delivers age-appropriate patient activities to enhance quality of life.

The position requires a high school diploma, BLS certification, and WV-approved recreation training. Expect 20 hours weekly with responsibilities spanning education, discharge tracking, and patient support.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• 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. (Adult 18-79 years, Geriatric 80+ years)
• 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 including, but not limited to: Establishes and maintains good rapport with patients, families, volunteers, and peers. Provides emotional support to patient and family.
• Attends in-services and other educational programs as required with special emphasis on programs related to the geriatric patient.
• Attends and participates in at least three staff meetings.
• Determines areas of self-improvement; writes developmental goals on performance appraisal yearly.
• Provides activity in-service program for department.
• Reviews and initials meeting minutes and postings in department.
• Supports hospital and departmental cost containment efforts.
• Plans, implements and evaluates activity program.
• Provides individual and group activities which promote the maintenance to enhancement of the patient's quality of life.
• Accurately completes specific areas of the minimum data set (MDS).
• Develops individualized plan of care with the patient.
• Establishes measurable goals, evaluates plan of care and adjusts plan as needed.
• Prepares calendar of activities one month in advance : Activities vary per month with special events each month Activities are posted monthly
• Prepares and maintains activity records and reports.
• Transports patients to and from activities.
• 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.
• Orders supplies and equipment for activity program while working within departmental budget.
• Participates in continuous improvement activities.
• Fosters relationships with community groups and organizations to provide activities for the skilled patient.

Skills

Clerical experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days

Recreation specialist training approved by WV state

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

1. 1. High School diploma or equivalent
2. 2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
3. To be completed as established by department: (Administered at Department level)
4. 1. Completion of recreation specialist training course approved by State of West Virginia within 6 months.

Preferred Qualifications

1. 1. Clerical experience

Core Duties and Responsibilities

1. 1. Performs data entry and discharge tracking.
2. 2. Provides care and education appropriate to the age of the patients served. (Adult 18-79 years, Geriatric 80+ years)
3. 3. Maintains an understanding of treatment necessary for each patient and provides appropriate care based on their age specific needs.
4. 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.
5. 5. Attends in-services and other educational programs as required with special emphasis on programs related to the geriatric patient.
6. 6. Attends and participates in at least three staff meetings.
7. 7. Determines areas of self-improvement; writes developmental goals on performance appraisal yearly.
8. 8. Provides activity in-service program for department.
9. 9. Reviews and initials meeting minutes and postings in department.
10. 10. Supports hospital and departmental cost containment efforts.
11. 11. Plans, implements and evaluates activity program.
12. 12. Provides individual and group activities which promote the maintenance to enhancement of the patient's quality of life.
13. 13. Accurately completes specific areas of the minimum data set (MDS).
14. 14. Develops individualized plan of care with the patient.
15. 15. Establishes measurable goals, evaluates plan of care and adjusts plan as needed.
16. 16. Prepares calendar of activities one month in advance : Activities vary per month with special events each month Activities are posted monthly
17. 17. Prepares and maintains activity records and reports.
18. 18. Transports patients to and from activities.
19. 19. 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.
20. 20. Orders supplies and equipment for activity program while working within departmental budget.
21. 21. Participates in continuous improvement activities.
22. 22. Fosters relationships with community groups and organizations to provide activities for the skilled patient.

Physical Requirements

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

Working Environment

Work is performed on normal patient care units throughout the hospital.

There is some exposure to communicable diseases.

Skills and Abilities

1. 1. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
2. 2. Ability to manage multiple tasks.
3. 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.

The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia’s largest health system and largest private employer, providing care to communities across West Virginia, Maryland, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The integrated academic health system includes 25 hospitals and five institutes, with more than 3,500 licensed beds, 4,000 clinicians, 39,000 employees, and $8.5 billion in annual operating revenues. Anchoring the system in Morgantown, West Virginia, are WVU Hospitals, an 880-bed academic medical center, and the 150-bed WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital. Together, the Health System’s hospitals, clinics, and specialty programs provide a comprehensive continuum of care, ranging from community-based primary and specialty services to highly complex, quaternary care and post-acute care.