Activities Coordinator, Per Diem, Geriatrics (PD)

UMass Memorial Health Care • Clinton, MA

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About The Position

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day. HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital is part of the UMass Memorial Health Care system. Serving northern central Massachusetts, we are committed to improving the health of people through excellence in care and comprehensive health services. By exploring careers with us, you are committed to giving your best to our patients, our community and everyone working on our HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital Care Team. Whatever your career choice, know that at HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital you can make a difference.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Some college education preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Responsibilities

• Creates, plans and posts in advance 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.

Benefits

• Signing bonus may be available

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees