COTA Activities Coordinator

LifeCare Medical Center•Roseau, MN

5d•$27 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

The Activities Coordinator is responsible for fostering a vibrant, engaging, and resident-centered environment by facilitating meaningful activities and social opportunities within each household. This role empowers residents to pursue personal interests, build relationships, and participate in purposeful daily life experiences that enhance overall well-being. Facilitates the effective completion of care plans and RAI documentation with regards to activities needs. We invite you to join our team as we continue on our commitment of caring for generations. Since 1915, Life Care Medical Center has been dedicated to providing quality healthcare in our region. At Life Care 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 Life Care, 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, Life Care 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

Is licensed or registered, if applicable, by the State of Minnesota
Eligible for certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or Activities Professional by a recognized accrediting body
Has two (2) years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last five (5) years, with at least one (1) year full-time in a therapeutic activities program
Is a qualified Occupational Therapist (OT) or Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)
Has completed a State-approved training course.
Successful completion of nurse aide training within 6 months of hire
Completion of activities professional certification within 1 year of hire

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in geriatric or long-term care settings preferred
Supervisory or leadership experience preferred
Strong planning, documentation, and organizational skills
Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary, team-based environment

Responsibilities

Works cooperatively and respectfully with residents, coworkers, families, visitors and volunteers to create a positive and pleasant environment in the home. This may involve direct problem solving, conflict resolution and ensuring that activities are meeting the needs and desires of residents.
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.