COORDINATOR, ACTIVITIES

Description
Summary & Objective

The Coordinator, Activities plans, manages, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and directs the Activities / Recreation Department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards.

Essential Functions

Planning, organizing, scheduling, coordinating and implementing all activities, programs and special events for residents.
Coordinates resident outing as required
Coordinate monthly calendar of events as it relates to resident activities.
Interpret the department’s policies and procedures to employees, patient and/or resident, visitors, and government agencies.
Meets with Administrator to discuss escalated matters, obtain direction and set time frames for planned activities.
Participates in daily, weekly and/or monthly team meetings as requested or required.
Completes employee evaluations on a timely basis. Accurately and objectively assesses performance.
*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Other Duties

Promotes positive employee engagement, teamwork, mutual respect and safety work practices.
Promotes customer service and hospitality and responds to and adequately resolves complaints or concerns
from patient and/or resident or families.

Ensure Activities Department is prepared for inspections/surveys.
Participates in the preparation of the Plan of Correction response to an inspection survey, and implements
any follow-up requirement for any Activities/Recreation Therapy citations.

Maintain your required license, certifications and mandatory skill updates.
Complies with all policies, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibility

May serve as an interim department leader depending on need.
Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 250+ pounds, walk, climb stair or ladders, stand on feet for extended periods of time, etc.

Requirements
Knowledge & Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
CPR certification
2-3 years of experience in an Activities / Recreation role
Must have knowledge of computer office/clinical software
Must be able to read, write and understand the English language