ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR

POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Develop, implement, and supervise an activity program that meets federal and state regulations.
• Provide an opportunity for resident involvement in planning and implementing the activity program.
• Provide activities on a daily basis to include weekends and evenings.
• Plan and conduct in-service training for the staff of the facility at least quarterly.
• Cookordinate the activity schedule with other resident services.
• Maintain a current list of residents who are not physically able to participate in the activity program.
• Post the activity schedule conspicuously in large print for the information of the residents and staff.
• Request and maintain equipment and supplies.
• Develop and maintain contacts with outside agencies/organizations and integrate their services into the activity plan.
• Develop and implement activities for those residents who are unable to leave their rooms.
• Interview and assess each resident and develop a plan of care that addresses the residents specific needs and interests within 72 hours of admission that is integrated with the interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Complete the MDS, RAP summary, and appropriate RAP modules for each resident within fourteen days of admission.
• Maintain progress notes specific to the residents activity plan which are recorded at least quarterly, and more frequently, if needed in the residents medical record.
• Maintain a current record of the type and frequency of activities provided and the names of residents participating in each activity.
• May recruit, train and supervise a volunteer program to assist with and augment the services of the activity program.

  QUALIFICATIONS/JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelors in Recreational Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Art, Music, or Dance Therapy; or a minimum of two years of experience in social or recreational programs in a healthcare setting will be accepted in lieu of education.
  • Current Activity Coordinator certification; or ability to obtain certification within the first 90-days of hire.
  • Regular consultation from an Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy Assistant, or Recreational Therapist who has at least one year of experience in a healthcare setting and with at least one year recent experience in Long Term Care.
  • Educational and practice in the care of the aged, and the subacute or chronically ill who require rehabilitative or restorative care.