BHU Activities Coordinator

WVU Medicine Berkeley and Jefferson Medical Centers; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

BMC Berkeley Medical Center is seeking an Activity Coordinator to provide recreation and leisure activities for patients while coordinating individual and group programs that align with each patient’s plan of care.

The role requires a high school diploma, a minimum of two years’ experience in patient care settings, and preferably a Bachelor’s degree with CTRS certification; EPIC experience is a plus and beneficial for data tracking and documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years’ experience working as an activity coordinator or as a volunteer coordinator in a patient care setting.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• CTRS certification through the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification.
• Some college and/or knowledge of recreational and therapeutic activities.
• Previous experience with EPIC software.

Responsibilities

• Organizes a patient activities program for individuals and groups, based on unit needs and patient well‑being.
• Plans, organizes, and implements leisure activities (physical, social, religious, creative/expressive, intellectual).
• Works with unit managers to provide unit‑based leisure activities for patients.
• Integrates activities into patient plan of care and documents in patient records.
• Accepts referrals from units and physicians to visit patients.
• Provides administrative support to the department as needed.
• Assesses referred patients for leisure interests, needs, and problems.
• Informs healthcare professionals, family members, and others of activities and responses as indicated.
• Communicates patient needs/concerns through proper chain of command.
• Maintains records and documentation.
• Collects and analyzes program data as needed.
• Orders supplies and equipment for the Patient Activities program.
• Assists with budget control and requisitions for supplies.
• Promotes intradepartmental and interdepartmental relationships.
• May orient and supervise activity staff and/or volunteers.

Skills

Strong communication

Multitasking

Emotional resilience

Computer & hospital software

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)

Tools

EPIC software

Job description

Responsible for the provision of recreation and leisure activities to patients.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE:

• Two (2) years’ experience working as an activity coordinator or as a volunteer coordinator in a patient care setting.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) through the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification
• Some college and/or knowledge of recreational and therapeutic activities

EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience with EPIC software.

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.

• Organizes a patient activities program for both individuals and groups, as appropriate, based upon individual and unit needs, promoting patient well-being.
• Plans, Organizes, and implements leisure activities, including physical, social, religious, creative/expressive, intellectual and other, as appropriate.
• Works with unit managers and staff to identify and provide unit-based leisure activity programs and opportunities for patients.
• Integrates activities into patient plan of care and documents in patient record as appropriate.
• Accepts referral from units and physicians to visit patients.
• Provides administrative support to the department as needed.
• Assess referred patients for leisure interests, needs, and problems.
• Involves and informs healthcare professionals, family members, and others of activities and responses as indicated.
• Communicates patient needs/concerns through proper chain of command, assuring patient needs/requests are being met.
• Maintains records and other documentation as indicated.
• Collects, organizes, and analyses programmatic data as needed.
• Orders supplies and equipment applicable to Patient Activities program use.
• Assists with budget control.
• Submits requisition for supplies and equipment applicable to Patient Activities program use.
• Promotes and contributes positively to the intradepartmental and interdepartmental relationships.
• May orient and provide supervision to activity staff and/or volunteers.

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.

• 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.
• Able to bend, stoop, reach and be capable of normal rotation, standing and walking for an 11-12 hour shift. Able to lift 40 pounds from floor to waist. Able to ambulate, position, turn and pull up self‑assisting adult patients.
• May occasionally transport patients.

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.

• May be scheduled to work various shifts based on departmental and patient needs.
• May be exposed to virus, disease, and infection from patients and specimens in working environment
• May be exposed to traumatic situations including psychiatric crisis, physical injuries and death.

SKILLS & ABILILTIES:

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to deal with emotional/stressful patient, families, and situations at times.
• Use a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse and be able to use and apply hospital software programs.

Additional Job Description:

This position will be Monday through Friday from 10a-630p

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

Shift:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

BMC Berkeley Medical Center

Cost Center:

315 BMC Neuro Behavioral Health Services

Address:

2500 Hospital Drive
Martinsburg
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.