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Covenant Health Activities Coordinator in Tazewell, Tennessee
Overview
Activities Coordinator, Nursing Home
Full time, 80 hours per pay period, Day shift
About Claiborne Medical Center
Claiborne Medical Center, a member of Knoxville-based Covenant Health, offers a full range of medical services including emergency care, general and orthopedic surgery, rehabilitation, and diagnostic services. Our radiology services are certified by the American College of Radiology in Computerized Tomography (CT), Mammography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Nuclear Medicine, and Ultrasound. Claiborne also provides skilled and long-term care through Claiborne Health and Rehabilitation Center. Our team of physicians and staff is dedicated to putting our patients first, every day. For more information, visit ClaiborneMedicalCenter.co m.
Position Summary:
The activity coordinator plans, organizes and directs a therapeutic activities program in order to provide residents with acceptable outlets for creativity, expression, socialization, exercise and learning experiences within the confines of treatment aims.
Recruiter: Sandra Simmons || ssimmon6@CovHlth.com (jlawles2@covhlth.com) || 865-374-5368
Responsibilities
Supervises group activities.
Organizes and arranges group activities.
Contributes to multidisciplinary treatment plan.
Counsels and shares educational information with residents.
Verbally communicates events to appropriate staff.
Determines program needs and purchases supplies in cooperation with the Clinical Director.
Participates in treatment teams on a rotating basis in cooperation with the Clinical Director.
Counsel residents in selection of activities which meet leisure item needs and interests utilizing existing skills.
Meets with Clinical Director as needed.
Seeks consultation from Clinical Director as needed.
Communicates directly with unit leaders. Shares resident information, program needs and concerns appropriately.
Participates in CQI activities.
Assists Clinical Director with preparation of activity portion of budget.
Demonstrates competency in performing critical skills to include appropriate delivery of care according to the age-specific needs of the population served.
Assists in maintaining a safe environment for all residents which may include reporting to appropriate managerial staff equipment that is out of order, suspicion of resident abuse, mistreatment, neglect and reporting of suspicion of criminal activities.
Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree in mental health field.
Minimum Experience:
One (1) year hospital experience in mental health or related area.
Licensure Requirements:
None.
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Job Title Activities Coordinator
ID 3985002
Facility Claiborne Medical Center
Department Name NURSING HOME