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The Activities Coordinator assists in providing recreational and creative/expressive therapies which enhance the functioning of patients/residents by supporting services related to, but not limited to activities therapy assessment, multidisciplinary treatment planning, leisure education, recreational therapy, crafts, stress management, music, sensory stimulation, reminiscent reality orientation, individual therapy, fitness/conditioning education, consultation with staff and physicians, discharge and aftercare planning.
The Activities Coordinator completes the activity assessment within required timeframes and communicates information to the multidisciplinary team. He/she participates in the team meetings and develops an activities plan within required timeframes. The Activities Coordinator interviews the patient/resident and/or family members to obtain activity information.
He/she conducts activities in group, class or individual settings and documents the patient/residents level of participation and progress toward goals. He/she plans daily activities to assure that individualized activities are provided for all patients/residents irrespective of age, disability and/or diagnosis. He/she ensures that necessary supplies are on hand/or ordered.
Helps maintains supplies necessary to carry out daily activities with the patients/residents. The Activities Coordinator participates in performance improvement activities. He/she assists in crisis intervention when necessary.
Other duties as assigned.
High School diploma or equivalent required. One year of prior experience in similar healthcare setting is preferred. Licenses and
CPR required Completion of Activities Course Work
Day On Call: No Weekends: Yes
No Travel Shift Details: 8a-6p Location: Woodridge Hospital
About the role
The Activities Coordinator assists in providing recreational and creative/expressive therapies which enhance the functioning of patients/residents by supporting services related to, but not limited to activities therapy assessment, multidisciplinary treatment planning, leisure education, recreational therapy, crafts, stress management, music, sensory stimulation, reminiscent reality orientation, individual therapy, fitness/conditioning education, consultation with staff and physicians, discharge and aftercare planning.