Activity Coordinator

Salary Range

• See Salary Scale

Specifications

Ages of Patients Rendered Care

Key Responsibilities

• (*denotes an age-related skill or task)
• Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT)/Care Team. Conducts an initial assessment and scheduled reassessment of all participants, or with a significant change in condition and assessment must be completed prior to scheduled team conference and/or care planning. Communicates participant changes with team members.
• Records, signs, and dates documentation in the participant's medical record in a timely manner as outlined in the STLC Documentation policy.
• Helps to develop, implement, and supervise the Activity Program in the center.
• Plans and provides both group and individual activities.
• Develops specific programs as part of the plan of care to include therapeutic and/or social activities.
• Serves as a resource to staff and coordinates volunteer activities at the center.
• Builds within the Center a sense of community and a warm social atmosphere in which participants are able to identify a support system.
• Plans a monthly/daily calendar for the Adult Day Health Center (ADHC)/Social Center based on participant interest and in collaboration with the Center CNAs.
• Participates in Quality Improvement (QI) activities as appropriate.
• Coordinates with various community resources.
• Supports team members and functions as a team player while providing that support and adheres to the “do no harm” team contract statement.
• Supports Senior TLC’s mission to encourage and support the quality of life of seniors wishing to continue living in the community; its vision to be the preferred provider of individualized care for seniors in the community; and its values of respect, integrity, accountability, compatible goals, and compassionate care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 years’ experience in social or recreational program providing and coordinating services for a frail elderly population within the past 5 years.