Guthrie · 1 week ago
Activities Coordinator - Personal Care Home - Part Time
Towanda, PA
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelGuthrie is a personal care home seeking an Activities Coordinator to plan, organize, and direct the overall operation of the Activity Department. The role involves implementing and evaluating programs that meet residents' functional needs and interests, as well as managing volunteer activities and coordinating with other departments.
Health CareHospitalPersonal Health
Responsibilities
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
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
Qualification
Required
High School Grad or Equivalent
Company
Guthrie
Health care
Founded in 1910
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Fidelis Care
2025-05-14Grant
Leadership Team
Edmund Sabanegh
President & Chief Executive Officer, The Guthrie Clinic
Brad Carvellas
SVP, Chief Digital Officer
Recent News
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