Job Type Full-timeDescriptionThe Activity Coordinator will lead, plan and direct activities with a positive attitude that incorporate the assessed interests and capabilities of all residents, in the Assisted Living and Special Care Unit at Tremont Ridge per IDPH health guidelines will also direct the volunteer program, assist with the newsletter, and maintain the activity budget. Scheduled workdays and times could vary and could include weekends.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supports and promotes an environment conducive with the Mission, Vision, and Values of the hospital.
- Lead activities that are well attended, timely and effective.
- Schedule events that meet the recreational, service, intellectual, and educational with the community needs of the residents served.
- Post the monthly calendar of events that are attractive and innovative within required time limits.
- Complete the activity plan and recreational assessment within required time limits.
- Organize and conduct exercise classes.
- Facilitate gardening opportunities.
- Coordinate resident family email program for newsletter distribution.
- Coordinate resident transportation for outings.
- Provide independent activity materials that are accessible at all times.
- Decorate two weeks prior to each holiday.
- Develop and maintain the activity budget incorporating fund raising activities to supplement the activity fund.
- Perform community relations to include a quarterly facility newsletter, submitting articles to local newspapers and the recruitment and training of volunteers.
- Schedule and participate in resident council within scheduled time limits.
- Conduct monthly family/resident potlucks.
- Hold four community service events, i.e., Quilt show, civic event, or holiday celebration.
- Hold at least 6 family/resident functions annually.
- Oversee special luncheon or dinners for guests.
- Coordinate Sunday Church Service every week.
- Keep up to date with Alzheimer approaches and specific needs of Alzheimer residents.
- Maintain confidentiality of all patients, facility, and physician related information
- Assists with daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning of work and storage areas.
- Maintain orderly condition of assigned work area.
- Is knowledgeable of general facility policies and procedures.
- On call rotation
- Other duties many be assigned and are subject to change with or without prior notice.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
- Completes assigned daily duties.
- Accepts reassignment to other areas if necessary.
- Follows expected work practices.
- Displays thoroughness and accuracy of work.
- Works in a safe manner, including reporting unsafe equipment or environment.
- Well organized, accepts assignments willingly and accomplishes them quickly.
- Anticipates problems and suggests solutions.
- Helps with not specifically assigned duties.
- Works steadily and always keeps busy.
- Maintain knowledge and skills necessary to communicate and interact with patients, visitors, and staff in the following age groups: Adult & Geriatric
- Ability to work well with a diverse work team.
- Ability to work under pressure with time constraints.
- Ability to concentrate.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Good mental health and emotional maturity
- Good personal grooming and hygiene
- Recognizes and respects the individual emotional, social, and cultural needs of Residents, including their religious beliefs.
- Preserves the dignity and respect of all Residents at all times.
- Displays knowledge of sterile and non-sterile supplies, equipment, and procedures
- Demonstrates knowledge of and practices Universal Precautions
- Willingness to perform a variety of minimal repetitive tasks that may involve unpleasant conditions and maintain patience and tact.
- Possession of a genuine interest and concern for geriatric and disabled persons
(The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, and indeed additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required, by Hillsboro Health.)SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESNoneRequirements
- Graduation from high school or GED is preferred.
- Ability to pass specific competencies for this position.
- Proficient oral and written communication
- Activity or recreation experience is helpful.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- CPR certification
- In compliance with Criminal Background Check requirements
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing and walking
- Required to climb, balance, stoop, and kneel.
- Required to use arms, hands, and fingers for repetitive grasping, pulling, and pushing and feeling.
- Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, any workload exceeding 50 pounds will require assistance.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Works in well light, climate-controlled setting
- May be exposed to communicable diseases, unpleasant sights, odors, and materials.
- The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate.
CORPORATE COMPLIANCEReceives training and/or attends necessary meetings to meet the criteria as outlined in Hillsboro Health's Corporate Compliance Plan and Code of Conduct. Understands the responsibilities related to compliance and knows how to contact the Corporate Compliance Officer should there be any instance of question or concern regarding fraud and/or abuse.