Activities Coordinator, 24 HPW, 12p-8:30p

Major Responsibilities

Creates, plans, and posts in advance various group activities, recreational programs, special entertainment and special holiday events in collaboration with the COTA.

Leads and participates in individual and group activities suited to meet the needs of the individual patients.

Reports any changes in patient conduct or physical condition to the patient’s nurse.

Evaluates and records behavior, participation, and progress of patients in groups and/or 1:1.

Maintains necessary supply materials and equipment.

Attends team meetings when available.

Affords assistance to patients in self-care activities, i.e., grooming, personal hygiene, etc.

Utilizes a variety of modalities to achieve individualized programming such as pet therapy, music therapy, art therapy, etc.

Affords assistance in planning/decorating for special events and seasonal parties.

Utilizes the environment to provide both comfort and stimulation to the patient population.

Affords assistance in developing individual sensory plans including triggers and sensory preferences for patients.

Follows hospital and department policies and procedures.

Maintains current knowledge of department activities demonstrated by attendance at staff meetings and/or reading and initialing meeting minutes, memos, and notices.

Participates in quality improvement activities.

Participates in the orientation of new staff when assigned.

Completes orientation paperwork for new staff as required.

Position Qualifications

Required

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.

PREFERRED

• Some college education.

Physical Demands And Environmental Conditions

Work is considered sedentary. Position requires work indoors in a normal office environment.

Department-Specific Competencies

The competencies will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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