Activities Coordinator, Long Term Care (LTC) - FT
About the role
The long term care (LTC) Activities Coordinator leads the planning and development of activity programming, and assures activities are led in a safe and effective manner by staff. Act as a resource for employees, residents and family with concerns around established activities and other matters related to activities. Establish relationships with outside community partners to ensure a positive experience.
Responsibilities
- Create and plan activities around established resident care plans.
- Assess the needs of the audience and develop programs that meet the needs of the residents.
- Complete activity assessments and minimum data set (MDS) questions as needed.
- Strive to improve the quality of life for the residents by providing appropriate, meaningful activities and interventions on a one-on-one and/or group basis.
- Audit the effectiveness of programming being implemented and provide necessary feedback to enhance the quality of activities being implemented.
- Must be self-directed with a high level of accountability and require minimal supervision.
Qualifications
- A high school graduate or equivalent required.
- Two years’ experience in this field preferred.
- Knowledge of working with a wide variety of resident demographics.
- Experience in social services, creative activities or long term care desired.
- Must be eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional by a recognized accrediting body.
- Successful completion of an accredited training program approved by state preferred.
Benefits
Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit here.