Kingsbrook Activities Services Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY

The Activity Services Coordinator assumes administrative authority, responsibility and accountability for the provision of a program of therapeutic activities designed to meet the interests and enhance toe functional abilities and self-esteem of each resident. Includes program activities that meet the physical, mental, and psychosocial well being of each resident. The activities program must be directed by a qualified professional who is a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or an activities professional.

DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Overall performance rating of below indicated essential job duties: Conducts assessments and gathers information to design Activities program that meets the functional levels, needs and interests of each resident. Interviews residents, interested family members, legal representatives and significant others to obtain and update information needed to develop individualized Activities programs, to accommodate individual needs and preferences and to protect and promote residents' rights. Works cooperatively with members of the interdisciplinary team to develop, implement and evaluate plan of care. Attends care conferences. Develops Activities interventions as part of the comprehensive plan of care. Communicates resident concerns and responses to interventions to interdisciplinary team members and to direct care staff. Develops and provides individual, group and bedside Activities for residents that reflect interests of residents, are offered at hour convenient to residents (morning, afternoon, evening, weekend), that appeal to all age groups, both men and women, take place in a variety of locations and include special and seasonal events. Posts monthly Activity calendar. Able to develop diverse Activities program, available during days, evenings, and on weekends, that is responsive to individual resident needs, that provides stimulation or solace, that promotes physical, cognitive or emotional health and enhances each resident's functional abilities. Able to implement Activities interventions that achieve treatment goals, address resident needs, link social supports, physical care and physical environment, enhance quality of life. Current knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations that apply to practice of Activities on long-term care. Records progress notes in the clinical record including subjective findings, objective symptoms, observations of behavior, interventions provided to resident and resident's responses to activity interventions. Audits chart entries written by Activities staff for completeness, accuracy. Perform other duties as assigned. May offer support with admissions office as needed. Experience as Activity Coordinator preferred. Has completed a training course approved by the state or willing to complete upon hire.

EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Minimum requirement: Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent Two years experience in a social or recreational program within the past five years, with at least one year in a resident/patient Activities program in a health care setting.

Preferred qualifications:

Certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or registered as an Activities professional by a recognized accrediting body preferred.

WORKING ENVIRONEMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the team member may occasionally be exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes, or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. This job cannot be performed without exposure to the stresses associated with an intimate, 24 hour residential care environment that delivers care and services primarily to disabled and cognitively impaired residents. Examples of these stresses include, but are not limited to: shift rotation, weekend and holiday duty, unusual or impaired behavior by residents, family reactions to having a loved one in the nursing home, death, and dying, oversight of state surveyors, ombudsmen and federal officials, presence of consultants and attorneys, and variable involvement of medical staff. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The team member frequently is required to stand and walk. The team member is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Occasional physical effort with light to medium objects. Occasionally required to lift objects of 10 to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.