Altercare Integrated Health Services: Activities Coordinator

Activities CoordinatorAltercare Newark NorthThe Activities Coordinator assists in the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing of activity programs in compliance with current federal, state and local standards and in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the facility.QUALIFICATIONS:Education: High school diploma.Relevant Experience: Minimum of one (1) year experience leading activities in a skilled nursing home preferred.Computer Skills: Microsoft office skills.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR:Coordinate group and individual activities for the benefit of patients, with emphasis on their interests and needs.Work with volunteers, families, community agencies, etc.Recognize and respond to changes in patients’ conditions and document observations, interventions and outcomes.Establish and maintain community involvement and create a home-like atmosphere for patients.Plan and facilitate one-to-one and group activities.Document observations and plans of action in appropriate records.Plan activities programs.Participate in care plan meetings.Organize, develop, implement and distribute newsletter.Develop, maintain and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the functions of the Activities Department.Participate in surveys made by authorized government agencies.Facilitate the coordination of the Activities Department services and other departments to maintain quality care for patients.Review, monitor, intervene and document complaints and grievances from patients, families, visitors and employees.Prepare reports and recommendations for the Administrator regarding the operation of the Activities Department.Review and revise activity care plans on a regular basis within the guidelines of state and federal regulations and facility policy.Maintain privacy and confidentiality of records, conditions, and other information relating to patients, employees, and facility.Follow the established universal precautions and isolation procedures.Encourage an atmosphere of optimism, warmth and interest in patients’ personal and health care needs.This position has been identified as utilizing and entering resident information into an Electronic Medical Health Record (EMHR)We offer great benefits for our Activities Coordinator including:Flexible SchedulingPaid Time OffVariety of healthcare plans and programsTuition reimbursement401K with company matchCompetitive wage with regular reviewsEmployee recognition programsUniform allowancesJoin a winning team at an award winning facilityINDOA2020