Health Care Technician Lead (Activities Program Coordinator) - Cherry Hospital
About The Position
The Activities Program Coordinator (APC) at Cherry Hospital is responsible for organizing and overseeing structured leisure activities tailored to patient needs and interests. They gather feedback from staff and patients to ensure activities are meaningful and age appropriate. The APC supervises Activities Program Assistants (APA), guiding them in delivering both unit-based and campus-wide programs. APAs also train staff on methods to encourage patient participation in scheduled and spontaneous activities. The APC manages key recreational areas like the gym, library, Cherry Park, and unit-assigned equipment, ensuring they are well-maintained. A strong emphasis is placed on modeling person-centered customer service, promoting respect, helpfulness, and responsive communication. Providing excellent customer service is considered a top priority in this role.
Requirements
- High school or General Educational Development diploma and two years of closely related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge and experience using Word and Excel.
- Knowledge in planning and coordinating activities and events.
- Knowledge of various leisure activities.
- Working knowledge of leading individual and group activities.
Responsibilities
- Organizing and overseeing structured leisure activities tailored to patient needs and interests.
- Gathering feedback from staff and patients to ensure activities are meaningful and age appropriate.
- Supervising Activities Program Assistants (APA), guiding them in delivering both unit-based and campus-wide programs.
- Training staff on methods to encourage patient participation in scheduled and spontaneous activities.
- Managing key recreational areas like the gym, library, Cherry Park, and unit-assigned equipment, ensuring they are well-maintained.
- Modeling person-centered customer service, promoting respect, helpfulness, and responsive communication.
Benefits
- Excellent benefits package
- Loan repayment opportunities
- Employment stability
- Rewarding professional opportunities
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
