Activities Coordinator, 24 HPW, 12p-8:30p

UMass Memorial Health•Clinton, MA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for creating, planning, and posting in advance various 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. Everyone Is a Caregiver 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 20,000 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, 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.

Nice To Haves

Some college education.

Responsibilities

Creates, plans, and posts in advance various 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.
Attends team meetings when available.
Assists patients in self-care activities, i.e., grooming, personal hygiene, etc..
Utilizes a variety of modalities to achieve individualized programming such as pet therapy, music therapy, art therapy, etc..
Assists with planning/decorating for special events and seasonal parties.
Utilizes the environment to provide both comfort and stimulation to the patient population.
Assists in developing individual sensory plans including triggers and sensory preferences for patients.
Follows hospital and department policies and procedures.
Maintains current knowledge of department activities demonstrated by attendance at staff meetings and/or reading and initialing meeting minutes, memos, and notices.
Participates in quality improvement activities.
Participates in the orientation of new staff when assigned. Completes orientation paperwork for new staff as required.