This position works in a hospital, clinic, or long term care facility and is primarily
responsible for directing an activity program to meet the patients /residents social,
recreational, physical, educational and spiritual needs by using meaningful activity. The
Activity Programs are used to enable the patients/residents to function and maintain
their dignity and fullest mental and physical capacity for as long as possible. These
programs are also used to enhance the patient s/resident s feelings of usefulness and
encourage self-confidence, self-respect, and empowerment. The position also is
responsible for assessment, program development, performance improvement, budget
development/monitoring, and personnel management. The position may be required to
work on shifts, including evenings, and weekends and holidays.
Requirements:
Experience and Essential Knowledge and Abilities: Three (3) year of work
experience as a Activities Coordinator which involved the planning, assessing, and
coordinating a comprehensive Activity Program to enhance the patient s/resident s
social, recreational, physical, educational and any other needs; human anatomy;
administrative practices and procedures in directing patient/resident activity
programs and treatment procedures in a hospital or other medically oriented institution or program; budget preparation; and the ability to read, write, speak, and
understand and communicate effectively with others in English; supervise and
direct the work of subordinates and plan and conduct training programs.
Certification Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Workers.
Driver s License: Require a valid Driver s License.