CCDI Unit Coordinator

Care-Initiatives; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits

Referral Bonus Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Digital Wallet Access

Job summary

Care Initiatives in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a Unit Coordinator to support daily activity programming for residents in our skilled nursing communities. You will assist the activity director, manage materials, maintain records, and communicate with residents, families, and the health care team to promote engagement and well-being.

Preference for state-approved Activities Director Course or a degree in Therapeutic Recreation; commitment to empathy, respect, and patient care.

Qualifications

• Completion of state-approved Activities Director Course or Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation (Preferred).
• Working knowledge of federal and state regulations governing long-term care.
• A strong commitment to helping others and consistently treating them with empathy, respect, patience, and discretion.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• An interest in making everyday FUN and fulfilling for our residents!

Responsibilities

• Assist the activity director in implementing an activity program to meet each resident’s needs.
• Maintain the resources needed for each resident’s activity needs.
• Assist the activity director with required record keeping.
• Interact and communicate with residents, families, as well as the healthcare team.
• Encourage and facilitate resident recreational and therapeutic activities to enhance health and daily routines.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Patience

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation

State-approved Activities Director Course

Job description

CCDI Unit Coordinator

Schedule/Shifts Available: Full-Time-Days

Make a Difference Every Day - Join Care Initiatives as a vital part of our activities team!

Join our compassionate care team across more than 40 skilled nursing communities throughout Iowa. If you're a dedicated and empathetic caregiver looking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others during their healthcare journey, this is your opportunity to shine.

What You’ll Do & Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the activity director in implementing an activity program to meet each resident’s needs.
• Maintain the resources needed for each resident’s activity needs.
• Assist the activity director with required record keeping.
• Interact and communicate with residents, families, as well as the healthcare team.
• Encourage and facilitate resident recreational and therapeutic activities to enhance health and daily routines.

Qualifications:

• Completion of state-approved Activities Director Course or Bachelors' Degree in Therapeutic Recreation. - Preferred
• Working knowledge of federal and state regulations governing long-term care.
• A strong commitment to helping others and consistently treating them with empathy, respect, patience, and discretion.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• An interest in making everyday FUN and fulfilling for our residents!

Why Join Care Initiatives?

• Competitive Compensation: Earn a highly competitive wage.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Eligible employees enjoy robust benefit options including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and more.
• Referral Bonus Program: Earn cash rewards for referring your friends.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Develop your skills with company paid training and education to take your career to the next level.
• Digital Wallet Access: Get paid as you earn-no more waiting for payday!

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