Activity Coordinator

Tri-State Life Care • Huntington, WV

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Activity Coordinator develops and implements a planned schedule of social and other purposeful individual or group activities designed to meet the needs and interests of each participant. The goal is to encourage self-care, prevent further deterioration, and provide opportunities for involvement in the activity program. This role involves supervising the provision of activities, documenting participation, and collaborating with other professionals to ensure therapeutic recreational activities are offered. The position requires physical ability to assist participants and maintain a safe environment. Additionally, the Activity Coordinator is responsible for completing activity assessments, developing programs consistent with care plans, and managing assistants or volunteers.

Requirements

• Certified by the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals (NCCAP) through any of NCAAP's approved certification tracks as an activities director (ADC)
• OR Be a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist who has three years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last five (5) years, one of which was full-time in an activities program in a health care setting for the aged, individuals with disabilities, or special populations
• OR Be an Occupational Therapist or occupational therapy assistant currently licensed to practice in the state of WV
• Speaks and reads English, fluently.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must provide a health examination signed by a physician, and a TB clearance.
• Must provide a current certificate of CPR and First Aid training or must complete training within six months of employment.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a social or recreational program within the last five (5) years, one of which was full-time in an activities program in a health care setting for the aged, individuals with disabilities, or special populations (if not an ADC or OT/OTA).

Responsibilities

• Develops a planned schedule of social and other purposeful individual or group activities that meet the individual needs and interests of each participant.
• Encourages self-care and the resumption of normal activities, or prevents/hampers further mental and/or physical deterioration.
• Provides opportunities for involvement, both individual and group, in the planning and implementation of the activity program.
• Provides or supervises the provision of the activities specified in the center activity program.
• Posts a schedule of planned activities in a central location, readily accessible to participants, families, guardians/conservators, and/or other authorized representatives.
• Encourages participants to take part in the activity program, specifically those suited to their individual needs.
• Utilizes the center's transportation to provide activities in the community, as indicated by the needs and interests of the participants.
• Seeks consultation from the occupational therapist regarding therapeutic recreational activities when indicated by participant needs.
• Documents activities provided daily to participants.
• Physically able to perform the required duties and assist frail, elderly, and disabled adults, as necessary.
• Completes Activity assessments for participants.
• Develops, consistent with participant plans of care, activity programs that meet individual participant needs.
• Supervises the activity program and any assistants or volunteers.
• Participates in the quarterly review of each participant's care plan.
• Documents monthly in the participant record regarding the participant's involvement in activities.
• Develops and maintains a weekly calendar of planned activities, posted in the center, which includes each activity, and the time and duration of each.
• Performs other job duties as assigned by the Adult Day Care Clinical Coordinator or VP of Clinical Services.
• Must pass a criminal background check and may not have criminal convictions or criminal history that indicates behavior that is potentially harmful to participants.
• Must provide a health examination signed by a physician, and a TB clearance.
• Must provide a current certificate of CPR and First Aid training or must complete training within six months of employment.

Benefits

• Health examination signed by a physician
• TB clearance
• Current certificate of CPR and First Aid training or completion within six months of employment
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed