Guthrie·Towanda, Pennsylvania
The coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of the Activity Department to meet resident needs, implementing multi-faceted programs reflecting resident interests, and managing the Volunteer Program.
Plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of the Activity Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations to reflect residents' needs. . Implements and evaluates all programs which are multi‐faceted to meet the Residents functional needs and reflects the interest of each resident. Additional functions include the Volunteer Program
Education, License & Cert: High School Grad or Equivalent
The purpose of an activities program is to create an environment that is as near to normal as possible.
The activities program provides physical, intellectual, social, spiritual, and emotional challenges in a planned, coordinated and structured manner.
Organize recruitment, interviewing, selection, and orientation of volunteers for the activity department.
Assure that volunteers attend and participate in all training programs deemed necessary for setting their orientation to facility.
Confirm that all volunteers are knowledgeable of the resident's rights.
Organize volunteer activities and enlist volunteers to participate in activity functions.
Function as a liaison for the facility in relating to organizations and individuals outside of the hospital.
Organize seasonal/holiday events for residents/staff.
Place orders for equipment and supplies as necessary and assure that adequate provisions are available and in proper working condition.
Assist in preparing and planning the activity department's budget.
Participate in resident council meetings and provide support services to such council.
Serve on, participate in, and attend Care Plan, Quality Assurance, and interdepartmental supervisors meetings as appointed by the Administrator.
Develop and maintain a varied activity calendar monthly.
Plan regular bedside, individual and group activities for residents and/or family members to develop preliminary and comprehensive assessments for the activity needs of each resident.
Interview residents and/or family members to develop preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the activity needs of each resident.
Participates in the interdisciplinary team meetings to develop a written plan of care for each resident that identifies the problems/needs of the resident and the goals to be accomplished.
Coordinate activities with other departments as necessary.
Schedule sufficient religious activities from varied denominations to ensure that residents are ensured religious freedom and can participate in religious activities.
Organizes adequate resources to fulfill the activities function (games, movies, classes, etc.) drawing on a many resources outside the facility as possible.
Coordinates and Supervises the Volunteer and Chaplin programs with the awareness of Guthrie relevant policies and processes.
Document each resident's progress and attendance according to initial assessment and resident's total plan of care.
Review and revise care plans as necessary, but at least quarterly. Participate in surveys made by authorized government agencies.
Work closely with local news media and the public, and participate in community planning as related to the interests of the facility.
Arrange transportation for field trips when necessary.
Educate other facility staff of resident's activity plans in order for them to assist with activities, particularly in the absence of the Activities Director.
Attends and participates in continuing educational programs, job‐related in‐service and conferences.
Ensures residents' personal property rights. Others as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed by the Administrator.
Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you’ll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.
The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.
The essential function of the role is to create a near-normal environment through physical, intellectual, social, spiritual, and emotional challenges via a planned activities program. A High School Graduation or Equivalent is the stated educational requirement.
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