Activities Coordinator- Behavioral Health (Casual)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Department Specific:CPR certified.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Two (2) years experience working as an activities coordinator or as a volunteer coordinator in a patient care setting.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Some college and/or knowledge of recreational and therapeutic activities.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Organizes patient activities programs for both individuals and groups, as appropriate, based upon individual and unit needs, promoting patient well-being.

2. Creates and posts monthly activities calendar

3. Identifies and schedules volunteers and community partners for extracurricular groups such as: AA/NA, medication management, spirituality, pet therapy etcetera

4. Works with unit managers and staff to identify and provide unit-based leisure activity programs and opportunities for patients.

5. Accepts referral from units and physicians to visit patients.

6. Assesses referred patients for leisure interests, needs, and problems. Develops and implements activities appropriate to each patient.

7. Involves and informs healthcare professionals, family members, and others of activities and responses as indicated.

8. Communicates patient needs/concerns through proper chain of command, assuring patient needs/requests are being met.

9. Maintains records and other documentation as indicated.

10. Collects, organizes, and analyses programmatic data as needed.

11. Submits requisition for supplies and equipment applicable to Patient Activities program use.

12. Assists with budget control.

13. Promotes and contributes positively to the intradepartmental and interdepartmental relationships.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Able to wear latex or vinyl gloves, with frequent changes and hand washing. Able to tolerate working with and around noxious odors. Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

2. Must meet Department of Labors MEDIUM duty standard (MEDIUM WORK- exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly).

3. Able to bend, stoop, reach and be capable of normal rotation, standing and walking for an 11-12 hour shift. Able to lift 40 pounds from floor to waist. Able to ambulate, position, turn and pull up self-assisting adult patients.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. May be scheduled to work various shifts based on departmental and patient needs.

2. May be exposed to virus, disease, and infection from patients and specimens in working environment

3. May be exposed to traumatic situations including psychiatric crisis, physical injuries and death.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Use a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse and be able to use and apply hospital software programs.

2. Must possess effective communication and critical thinking skills.

3. Good customer service skills and teamwork attitude.

Additional Job Description:

Weekends 8a-430p

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WVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability or Veteran status.