Activities - Activities Coordinator

Active Day•Hopkinsville, KY

About The Position

The Activities Coordinator plans, facilitates, oversees, and evaluates individual and group therapeutic recreational programs at a center. Programs are tailored to members’ needs and interests to provide entertainment, encourage interaction and relaxation, promote health, and contribute to members’ quality of life. The coordinator participates in the selection, training, and supervision of staff and volunteers and ensures program compliance with company policies, procedures, safety requirements, and regulatory standards. The role calls for a positive, supportive, productive, and dependable leader and co-worker who helps keep members safe and works to enhance the health and happiness of members and their caregivers.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least two years, or full-time equivalent, of activities experience; healthcare setting experience is preferred.
Meet additional requirements mandated by state-specific regulatory guidelines, such as Certified Activity Professional certification where applicable.
Strong communication and engaging interpersonal skills.
Ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
Ability to work a flexible schedule.
Ability to stand and actively engage with members for extended periods.
Ability to bend, pull, push, squat, turn, transfer, and lift 50 pounds.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Successful background check and, where applicable, completion of additional state-specific regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree.
Experience working with seniors and/or adults with special needs.
Activities experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Conduct therapeutic recreational assessments for new members to identify their interests and abilities and determine how to engage them and meet their needs; maintain accurate, updated files and records.
Develop, plan, organize, and implement diverse, creative therapeutic recreational programs; prepare and publish related calendars and communications.
Participate in interviewing, onboarding, and overseeing Program Assistants, C.N.A.s, other floor staff, and volunteers; maintain the master activities schedule and provide input for performance evaluations as appropriate.
Manage activity supplies and equipment, and ensure program areas and supplies are organized, clean, stocked, and in good working order.
Participate in safety and quality initiatives, care planning conferences, and ongoing assessments.
Coordinate with internal and external ancillary services, including nursing, transportation, social services, dietary, community agencies, and resources, to support quality care.
Participate in staff meetings and in-service programs; collaborate with the cross-functional team and provide feedback and suggestions to improve the member experience and achieve center goals.
Stay current on relevant industry knowledge and trends through educational opportunities, publications, networking, and participation in professional organizations.
Assist members with activities of daily living as needed.
Communicate positively, courteously, and professionally with members and their families, co-workers, referral agencies, and the wider community.
Comply with company policies and procedures and applicable safety and regulatory laws and standards.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as changed or assigned.