Activities/Life Enhancement Coordinator

LifeCare Medical Center

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Activities Coordinator facilitates each household’s abilities to plan and carry out personal interests and social activities for residents and the household. This will include creating a diversity of opportunities for meaningful pursuits, daily pleasures, recreation, exercise, friendships, social interaction, growth and learning, fun and enjoyment, personal routines and household rituals. Facilitates the effective completion of care plans and RAI documentation with regards to activities needs. LifeCare Medical Center has been dedicated to providing quality healthcare in our region. At LifeCare Medical Center, we value every person and take our patient’s healthcare needs seriously. Our employees are the foundation for our success. We’ve fostered a collaborative environment centered around compassion, accountability, respect and excellence. At LifeCare, you will have the opportunity to thrive in a life changing career, within a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and respect. As the third largest employer in Roseau County, LifeCare Medical Center is continually looking for motivated, dedicated, and compassionate leaders who are passionate about delivering the best in healthcare services. We are committed to our communities and take pride in our medical heritage.

Requirements

successfully completed of nurse aide training within 6 months of hire
successful completion of an activity professional certification within 1 year of hire
planning and organizing skills
ability to work effectively in a team environment

Nice To Haves

training and experience in geriatric nursing preferred
supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

Works cooperatively and respectfully with residents, coworkers, families, visitors and volunteers to create a positive and pleasant environment in the home.
Planning and coordinating activities.
Completing RAI documentation and gathering information regarding activity needs to create resident plan of care.
Attend care conferences and interdisciplinary meetings per DON direction.
Assist resident with activities that are meeting the needs and desire of the residents.
Promoting the residents’ well-being and satisfaction by supporting resident-centered care, participating in the interdisciplinary team as it establishes and implements the residents’ plan of care with the resident/resident representative.
Participates in a quality work team by promoting teamwork to provide resident-centered care, participating in team problem solving methods and team/individual successes. Including participating in supportive orientation and training of new staff.
Maintaining a safe, comfortable and functional environment by assessing the household for potential hazards, utilizes appropriate techniques regarding sanitation, infection control, hazardous waste management, fire safety, disaster preparedness and emergency care.
Maintaining a “home” in the physical environment, maintaining a sense of welcoming through enhancing relationships in the household through shared activities of living, promoting compassionate services among the team by offering emotional, psychological and spiritual support to all, addressing the successes and needs of the households.
Coordinating/recruiting volunteers
Dementia Sensitivity: able to demonstrate and nurture care practices for persons with dementia that meet needs while promoting individualized person-center care and sense of well-being.