Activity Therapy Coordinator

Description

Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs activity programs in accordance with the current federal, state, and local standards, as well as the established policies and procedures of the facility, to assure that the spiritual development, emotional, recreational, and social needs of the patients are met and maintained on an individual basis. Develops, implements, and supervises the activity program. Plans and conducts in-service training for skilled nursing personnel at least annually. Coordinates the activity schedule with other patient services. Maintains a current list of patients from the charge nurse(s) who are capable of participating in activities. Posts the activity schedule conspicuously, in large visible print, for the information of patients, families, and staff. Develops and implements activities for patients who are unable to leave their rooms. Maintains progress notes specific to the patient's activity plan which are recorded at least quarterly, and more frequently if needed, in the patient's health record. Maintains a current record of the type and frequency of activities provided and the names of patients participating in each activity. Where appropriate, may recruit, train, and supervise a volunteer program to assist with and augment the services of the activity program. Under FLSA, incumbents in this position are nonexempt.