Activities Coordinator

Job description

Purpose of Position:
Assist the Activities Director to plan, coordinate and monitor on-going activities for QCC residents from group interaction to an individual approach according to each resident needs and abilities under the direction of a qualified Activities Director.
Uphold the organization’s vision, mission, and corporate values. Demonstrate understanding of and compliance with organization’s policies, procedures, code of conduct and work rules.
Essential Functions:
• Under direction and coordination with the Activities Director.
• Design programs to encourage socialization, provide entertainment, relaxation, and fulfillment, and improve daily living skills.
• Plan morning and evening activities for seven days a week, offering a variety of activities and outings.
• Offer instructions to other staff as to how activity is to happen when the activity occurs during off-hours.
• Set and promote resident and family council meetings monthly.
• Work as a CNA when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Personal Traits:
All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to consistently demonstrate the organization’s values: integrity, cultural sensitivity and respect for traditional values, continual learning and improving, compassion, teamwork and pride. Employees are expected to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, accountability, cooperation with and consideration of others.
Required Knowledge:
All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have general knowledge of typical office technologies such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and typical office software.
Job Specific knowledge is listed below:
• Knowledge of local, regional and cultural values

Required Skills and Abilities:
All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have a broad range of skills and abilities centered on a strong patient focus, efficient performance, and teamwork. All employees should have patient/customer service skills, interpersonal skills and good communication skills. All employees should have the ability to manage their time and organize their work to ensure efficient performance. In addition, all employees should have the ability to follow policy, procedure and instructions, actively communicate with their supervisors to ensure understanding and manage their work accordingly. Finally, all employees should have the ability to understand and manage patient/customer confidentiality.
Job specific skills and abilities are listed below:
• Ability to drive a 15 passenger van or bus
• Above average customer service skills
• Above average interpersonal skills and teamwork

Minimum Requirements
Education
Degree
Program
One year of college
Experience
General (Non-supervisory)
Supervisory
Amount:
2 years as a CNA in LTC or comparable experience
0 (years)
Type:
Must have both general and supervisory experience if indicated.
Credentials
Licensure, Certification, Etc.
Valid Alaska Driver's License; BLS certificate; current CNA certification; Alaska foodworker card. Must start actively working toward the federally approved Activities Director certification course upon hire and maintain the certification once achieved.
Physical Requirements:
∙Use hands and arms to operate office or clinical equipment
∙Sit less than half the workday
∙Stand and/or walk more than half the workday
∙Bend, stretch, twist, crouch and/or reach
∙View electronic monitors for prolonged periods of time
∙Use hands and arm for repetitive motion tasks
∙Lift or carry unaided up to 50 pounds
∙Push or pull using up to moderate force
Working Conditions:
∙Work is conducted in a standard office and a standard clinical environment to include exposure to latex, biohazrd or other harmful substances
∙Minimal travel is required (less than 25% of the time)
I attest that I do not have any physical, mental or medical impairment or disability that would limit my job performance.