Please accept this invitation to join the Bethany Home team as an activity coordinator. This position is scheduled every Wednesday from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm and every other Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm and executes activities for independent living, nursing, skilled nursing care and memory care residents.

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Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and facilitate a wide range of activities that support the physical, emotional, social and cognitive needs of elderly residents.

• Assess the needs and interests of residents through one-on-one and group interaction.

• Coordinate and assist residents in getting to and from activity locations in the building.

• Lead or assist in conducting activities to promote the well-being of residents.

• Document resident activity program attendance and ensure that all charted activity progress notes are informative, descriptive and indicate the resident’s response.

• Observe resident mood, behavior, and degree of involvement in activities and report any changes or concerns to the activity director.

• Conduct in-room activity programs for those residents who benefit from one-on-one visits.

• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth execution of activities.

• If a designated driver, may be asked to transport residents to activities and/or personal appointments.

• Facilitate social interaction among residents, fostering a sense of community.

• Ensure that all activities comply with safety standards.

• Attend staff and department meetings/in-services as scheduled. Timely completion of assigned electronic in-services.

• Comply with facility infection control requirements and use PPE as required.
   

Additional Duties and Requirements

• Treat all residents with dignity and respect. Promote and protect all residents’ rights.

• Establish a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures. Comply with standards of business conduct and state/federal regulations and guidelines.

• Maintain confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.

• Report any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator. Protect residents from abuse and cooperate with all investigations.

• Report any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.

• Participate in all life safety and emergency drills and training. Fulfill responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.

• Report work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.
   

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED OR student enrolled in high school who verifies diploma upon completion of education

• CPR and first aid certification (Can be obtained after job offer)

• Ability to successfully pass pre-employment physical and a 2-step TB test

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
   

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with the elderly in a caregiving role

• Work experience in an activity department in a long-term care facility or CNA

• Valid driver’s license and driving record that meets the criteria to become an authorized driver
   

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Work indoors in climate-controlled environment.

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the building throughout the day.

• Physical stamina to assist residents in moving to and from activities and to actively participate in activities.

• Ability to push an occupied wheelchair throughout the building frequently.

• May be subject to falls, burns from equipment, and/or odors throughout the day.

• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements.

• Ability to grasp, squeeze, twist and pick up small objects.

• Ability to stand and walk the entire shift.

• Ability to lift, push and pull up to 25 lbs. frequently without assistance.

• Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs. frequently with assistance.

• May be subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases and/or conditions.
   

Come join our exceptional team!
 

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