ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR

1 week ago

Moss Beach, CA, United States AHMC Healthcare Full time
Overview

The Activity Coordinator provides and promotes quality educational, entertaining and challenging activities, programs and outings for residents in the assigned level of care in an effort to enhance quality of life and resident satisfaction in support of the company's mission, vision and core beliefs. This must be done in accordance with current federal, state, local and corporate standards, regulations, and guidelines to assure that an on-going program of activities is designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and physical, mental, and psychosocial needs of each resident. We are looking for candidate that have a personal commitment to promote and advocate dignity, respect, individual rights and a feeling of self worth for each resident. He/she must have the ability to work independently and cooperatively with other disciplines. Flexibility in adapting to the changing needs of the residents is essential in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) of AHMC Seton Medical Center Coastside and AHMC Seton Medical Center.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute daily activities and special events, to include set-up and tear-down, decorating for holidays, or themed programming.
  • Coordinate activities, such as arts and crafts, cultural events, food bag program, discussion groups, field trips, dance/yoga/tai chi, and other socialization activities that bring residents together for wellness purposes and to maintain/enhance their level of functioning.
  • Provide general counseling, referrals, resources, and other services as needed.
  • Fulfill administrative responsibilities, including daily attendance logs, monthly calendar of events, demographics and monthly reports, resident surveys, and program and office supply inventory (coordinating orders with Unit Manager/ Director of Nursing).
  • Create and coordinate program activities for all onsite residents.
  • Serve as liaison/advocate with outside social and health agencies; Provide current information and referral regarding services and community resources to residents and staff through coordination, resident meetings, programming, staff meetings.
  • Work in collaboration with other on-site staff including Unit Manager/ Director of Nursing to facilitate community relations, provide guidance and conflict resolution meetings when needed to residents.
  • Participate in regular trainings as assigned.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned by Unit Manager/ Director of Nursing such as hand the mail to residents, assist resident with fill voting forms, etc.
  • Evening hours are often required to assist with weekly and monthly community events.
  • Conduct evening and weekend activities independently according to the activity calendar
  • Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family.
  • Participate in planning and conducting of individual, small and large group activities.

Keep the activity area clean and organized including cupboards, closets and countertops.
  • Providing good communication between employees of all levels, residents, their families, support personnel, government agencies/personnel, and the public to ensure the needs and best interest of the residents, community and facility are met to the extent possible.
  • Arranging transportation for residents when necessary including, but not limited to, resident outings, to/from appointments, or for discharge.
  • Development of monthly activity calendar and maintaining attendance records.
  • The Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified quality deficiencies as requested by Unit Manager/ Director of Nursing.
  • Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of activity care plans and resident assessments.
  • Assists in developing a monthly activity schedule for residents, which include resident outings, regularly scheduled group activities, and in-room activities for bed-bound or isolated residents.
  • Encourage residents to participate in self-initiated activities including hobbies, crafts, and reading Provide materials as necessary including reading materials in Braille or audio books as appropriate.
  • Assessment documentation, quarterly progress notes and assessment
  • Keep Activity Department clean, orderly and secured
  • Surveying residents and making observations and recommendations to determine what activities are of interest
  • Encourage residents to attend and participate in activities
  • A creative thinker that can easily handle individual adaptations of the same experience
  • Possess a genuine curiosity for those they serve
  • Ensure regulatory compliance and report any issues or concerns immediately
  • Display a positive and professional image through actions and maintain high standards of personal appearance which includes following the dress code and wearing community name tag when working
  • Perform other duties and tasks as assigned or required


Qualifications

Experience/Training - 1 or 2 years of experience, preferably in a geriatric setting; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities. Two or more years of direct programming experience with older adults.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations - State certification for Activities Leader required for Activity Coordinators working in Skilled Nursing (36-hour minimum, can be acquired after hire) preferred for those not working in Skilled Nursing.

Excellent communication skills

Excellent computer skills in Word, Excel and online systems

Current training in Basic Life Support through American Heart Association

Recommended Covid-19 Vaccination up to date

Hospital Description

AHMC- Seton Medical Center has a long tradition of providing patient-centered, quality care and a commitment to clinical excellence and our community. Founded in 1893, the 357-bed medical center now serves 1.5 million residents of San Francisco and northern San Mateo County with comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical specialties, as well as emergency and urgent care services. Its sister facility, Seton Coastside, is a 116-bed skilled nursing complex offering inpatient care and the only 24-hour standby Emergency Department on the Pacific Coast between Daly City and Santa Cruz. We pride ourselves on improving the health and well-being of our patients, community, and populations, we serve with high quality community partnerships, and continuous innovation to our health care delivery system and this is why we need caring, committed people on our team - like you. Join us on our mission to deliver the safest and highest quality patient-centered care.

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