Activity Specialist / Independent Living / Full Time

Wesley Commons; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesley Commons in Greenwood, SC seeks an energetic Activity Coordinator to assist in planning, organizing, and running daily, weekly, weekend, and monthly activities for residents in a health care setting.

You will maintain therapy records, plan reminiscence sessions, coordinate outings, and prepare monthly calendars while ensuring a stimulating and safe environment for residents and their families.

Qualifications

• Two years experience in a social or recreation program in a health care setting or a two-year health care degree.
• Good human relations and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting daily, weekly, weekend and monthly activities and events.
• Maintain therapy records and Snoozelen room assessments.
• Provide outings for residents and plan reminiscence sessions with residents and families.
• Prepare and post monthly activity calendars; maintain activity rooms.
• Visit residents 1:1 weekly to assess activity needs and document observations.
• Maintain resident activity records in charts per DHEC; complete weekly newsletter.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational planning

Social/ Recreation program experience

Education

Two-year degree in health care

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Wesley Commons - Greenwood, SC 29646, Position Type: Full Time,

Assist in conducting and administering all daily, weekly, weekend and monthly activities and special events for the Health Care facility.

• Assist in maintaining sensory stimulation therapy records, records of results, and Snoozelen room assessments and records
• Provide opportunities for pleasurable external outings based on the needs and abilities of the residents.
• Assist with projects honoring residents and staff such as displays, birthday cards, awards etc.
• Assist with preparing and posting the monthly activity calendars for each floor.
• Visit residents on a weekly 1:1 basis to assess their activity needs; utilize snoozelen room with residents; and plan and conduct reminiscence sessions with residents and families, if necessary.
• Assist in maintaining activity rooms in a clean, neat, orderly, attractive and stimulating environment as well as ensuring that all items are stored appropriately when not in use.
• Assist in gathering materials through research, planning, books and other sources for small group discussions or activities.
• Assist in maintaining records of activities, attendance and participation in resident’s charts as required by DHEC.
• Complete and distribute the weekly newsletter.
• Responsible for bird.
• Responsible for assisting with the purchasing of activity supplies for parties, socials and special events as needed.
• Assist in maintaining assessment records of each resident and observe cognitive actions and document.
• Communicate with residents and families to learn residents likes/dislikes and be aware of residents health profile which may limit certain activities (check with CNA, nurse or physician if needed).
• Attend job-related in-services both on campus and off campus, if applicable, dealing with dementia or related to older adult activities.
• Serve as back up for activity MDS completion in the absence of the Activity Manager.
• Adheres to all HIPAA guidelines and regulation.

Non-Essential Functions

• Participates in all activities to include designing and promoting a stimulating atmosphere with plants, crafts, and animals.
• Consult with patients that become disoriented or confused and provide emotional support to residents.
• Assist, as needed, with transportation for Health Care residents to and from activities within facility.
• Attend Care plan meetings, as needed in the absence of Activity Manager.
• Special assignments as requested.

Special Requirements

• Must be able to handle bodily fluids; will be exposed to virus, disease, and infection from patients and specimens in the working environment; must have adequate speech and hearing in order to communicate with the residents; must be able to handle the different emotions associated with the resident and their families; must be able to occasionally lift up to 50lbs operate a lift van; must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition; must be able to walk or stand for extended periods of time; must be able to deal with confidential information of residents such as diagnosis and medical history.

Qualifications

• Prefer two years experience in a social or recreation program in a health care setting or a two-year degree with an emphasis in a health care.
• Good human relation skills, strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively deal with people at different organizational levels both inside and outside the company.
• Must have the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc.