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We are looking for a full-time Activities Coordinator to work in our Geriatric Behavioral Health department. Work hours will be days, Monday - Frdiday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, for 80 hours per pay period.
The Activities Coordinator is responsible for planning, implementing and coordinating the Geropsychiatric unit's therapeutic patient activities and assisting patients with daily living activities.
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Responsibilities
Program Coordination/Patient Care
- Plans and implements the unit's Activity Therapy Program, including planning of daily events, special events and providing in-services for other staff participating in the activity therapy program.
- Conducts activity therapy group sessions, displaying good theoretical knowledge of group principles and good group techniques.
- Completes activity therapy assessments in prescribed time frame.
- Participates in multidisciplinary treatment planning.
- Effectively participates in the referral development process as a member of the Referral Development Committee,
- Provides feedback to supervisor on an ongoing basis regarding concerns, improvements, changes, etc.
- Oversees Volunteers that come in to help with activities.
- Maintains activity therapy supplies and equipment in an orderly and safe manner.
- Brings to Program Director's attention, any significant issues related to program functioning.
Basic UPH Performance Criteria
- Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
- Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
- Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
- Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
- Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
- Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.
Qualifications
| Minimum Requirements Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position. | Preferred or Specialized Not required to perform the essential functions of the position. |
Education:
| Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy
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Experience:
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| At least 1 year of prior experience in recreational or activity therapy |
License(s)/Certification(s):
| * RRT (Registered Recreational Therapist) or CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist) certification * Basic Life Support (BLS) certification * Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
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Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
| * Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English. * Multicultural sensitivity * Microsoft Office - basic computer skills * Customer/patient focused * Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions * Accepts and acts upon constructive criticism * Interacts and communicates with others in a way that promotes a positive and cooperative work environment * Demonstrates initiative and enthusiasm in performing job duties * Willingness to adjust personal schedule in case of workload fluctuations or other departmental needs * Channels concerns appropriately * Fosters sense of teamwork and collaboration within the department and Hospital * Provides input, suggestions, and support appropriately * Maintains composure and professionalism during difficult situations
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Other:
| Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
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- Area of Interest: Behavioral Health Services;
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0;
- Department: Other Behavioral - Geropsyc;
- Shift: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, for 80 hours per pay period.;
- Job ID: 145136;