ScionHealth is committed to a culture of service excellence as demonstrated by our employees' adherence to the service excellence principles of Pride, Teamwork, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, Fun, Professionalism, and Responsibility.
As our most acute level of care, our specialty hospitals offer the same critical care patients receive in a traditional hospital or intensive care unit, but for an extended recovery period. Our clinicians play a vital role in the recovery process for chronic, critically ill and medically complex patients.
As Activities Coordinator, you will develop and implement programs that provide opportunities for residents to participate in events that maintain optimal levels of mental, physical, and social well-being.
Personally and through recreation of staff members, evaluates the interest and abilities of residents and plans appropriate activities in terms of interest, needs and available personnel.
Evaluates programming on an ongoing basis through surveys and direct interaction with residents and families. Encourages participation in resident council.
Administers the department's Interest Survey.
Communicates with the AL staff and SNF Activity Director on a regular basis to inform, exchange ideas, coordinate services and discuss format for individual and group programming. Also shares insight, information and reports responses and/or progress regarding residents, maintaining confidentiality when appropriate.
Carries out large, small, and one-to-one events for the purpose of providing any and all of the following: a friendly visitor; sensory stimulation; reality orientation; cognitive stimulation. Informs residents and staff to changes in scheduled programming in a timely manner. Arranges transportation for events.
Maintain member attendance records.
Recognizes signs and symptoms which signify a change in condition that require nursing intervention and reports these changes to the appropriate channels. Shares resident information with staff on a need-to-know basis. Remains alert for conditions that threaten the safety and well being of staff and residents. Reports hazardous conditions to appropriate channels.
Provides training for staff regarding Activities and volunteer services.
Shares pertinent information with staff and volunteers on need-to-know basis.
Qualifications
Certification as Activities Director preferred
2-3+ years experience, with seniors preferred
Develop Monthly Activity Calendars with well-rounded daily components
Facilitate Daily Activities
Design and Develop monthly newsletters
Computer Skills – Microsoft and Other Software programs used for position
Good Verbal and Written Communication Skills
Outgoing personality, able to work with diverse groups of people
Energetic and motivating personality
Valid Driver License and Good Driving Record
Flexible Schedule
Organized
Ability to Multi-task
Able to manage departmental budget
Mentor assistants and volunteers
Able to establish good business relationships with vendors