UHC - Activities Coordinator (Long Term Care)

WVU Medicine

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the provision of recreation and leisure activities to patients. Organizes a patient activities program for both individuals and groups, as appropriate, based upon individual and unit needs, promoting patient well-being. Plans, Organizes, and implements leisure activities, including physical, social, religious, creative/expressive, intellectual and other, as appropriate. Works with unit managers and staff to identify and provide unit-based leisure activity programs and opportunities for patients. Integrates activities into patient plan of care and documents in patient record as appropriate. Accepts referral from units and physicians to visit patients. Provides administrative support to the department as needed. Assesses referred patients for leisure interests, needs, and problems. Involves and informs healthcare professionals, family members, and others of activities and responses as indicated. Communicates patient needs/concerns through proper chain of command, assuring patient needs/requests are being met. Maintains records and other documentation as indicated. Collects, organizes, and analyses programmatic data as needed. Orders supplies and equipment applicable to Patient Activities program use. Assists with budget control. Submits requisition for supplies and equipment applicable to Patient Activities program use. Promotes and contributes positively to the intradepartmental and interdepartmental relationships. May orient and provide supervision to activity staff and/or volunteers.

Requirements

Must meet ONE of the following: Licensed Occupation Therapist (OT) or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) OR High School Diploma or equivalent AND certified as Therapeutic Recreation Specialist through the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification OR Certified Activities Professional or Director through the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals OR High School Diploma or equivalent AND must complete either the WV/90 hour Activity Director’s certification course within 6 months from hire date or the Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals (MEPAP) course within 12 months from hire date.
One (1) year of activity coordination in a healthcare setting or currently enrolled in WV/90 hour Activity Director’s certification course or Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals (MEPAP) Course
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to manage multiple tasks.
Ability to deal with emotional/stressful patient, families, and situations at times.
Use a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse and be able to use and apply hospital software programs.
Must be familiar with MDS 3.0 and establishing individual care plans.

Nice To Haves

Certified Activities Professional through the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals OR Therapeutic Recreation Specialist through the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification
One (1) year of activity coordination experience.
Previous experience with EPIC software.

Responsibilities

Organizes a patient activities program for both individuals and groups, as appropriate, based upon individual and unit needs, promoting patient well-being.
Plans, Organizes, and implements leisure activities, including physical, social, religious, creative/expressive, intellectual and other, as appropriate.
Works with unit managers and staff to identify and provide unit-based leisure activity programs and opportunities for patients.
Integrates activities into patient plan of care and documents in patient record as appropriate.
Accepts referral from units and physicians to visit patients.
Provides administrative support to the department as needed.
Assesses referred patients for leisure interests, needs, and problems.
Involves and informs healthcare professionals, family members, and others of activities and responses as indicated.
Communicates patient needs/concerns through proper chain of command, assuring patient needs/requests are being met.
Maintains records and other documentation as indicated.
Collects, organizes, and analyses programmatic data as needed.
Orders supplies and equipment applicable to Patient Activities program use.
Assists with budget control.
Submits requisition for supplies and equipment applicable to Patient Activities program use.
Promotes and contributes positively to the intradepartmental and interdepartmental relationships.
May orient and provide supervision to activity staff and/or volunteers.