Activities Coordinator (Full-Time)

Job Description

Job DescriptionDepartment: Skilled Nursing FacilityShift: 8 hour Shifts

POSITION SUMMARYThe Activities Coordinator is responsible for the planning and implementation of the Activities Program of the Skilled Nursing Facility with the framework, philosophy and policies of Bear Community Healthcare DistrictESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provide a monthly calendar of activities.
• Participate in weekly IDCP meeting.
• Organize and carry out daily activities. Delegate if needed.
• Facilitate Resident council meeting monthly
• Update care plans to reflect what activities are preferred by the individual resident.
• Communicate any changes noted in a resident to LVN.
• All other duties or responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education (or substitute experience) REQUIRED:

• BLS Certification
• California Certified Nurse Assistant License

Minimum Education (or substitute experience) REQUIRED:

• 4 years work experience in related area such as the geriatric population and structured senior activity programs

Education Preferred:

• Associate Degree with 2 years’ work experience with the geriatric population and knowledge of the field assignment.
• Certification from an accredited Activity Director Program with one (1) year of documented consultation from an Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant or Recreational Therapist with one (1) year of experience, or Certification as an Occupational, Dance, Art, Music or Recreational
• Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant, or 2 years in a social/recreational program

Skills:

• Must be knowledgeable and sensitive to the needs of the elderly and handicapped individuals.
• Computer literate.

Bear Valley Community Healthcare District

Is An

Equal Opportunity Employer