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SalaryAmerican Health Communities, a division of Franklin, Tennessee-based American Health Partners Inc. operates 29 senior living, skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers in Tennessee and Alabama. AHC specializes in caring for seniors by providing a full range of short-term and long-term healthcare in a home-like environment. For more information, visit AHCseniorcare.com.
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The Activities Coordinator will assist in the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing of a meaningful activity programs in compliance with current federal, state and local standards and in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the facility.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job, an individual must perform essential functions satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation; including, but not limited to:
- Coordinate group and individual activities for the benefit of patients, with emphasis on their interests and needs
- Work with volunteers, families, community agencies, etc. Fundraisers may also be planned
- Access and evaluate residents’ individual preferences, plan meaningful activities accordingly
- Establish and maintain community involvement and create a home-like atmosphere for patients
- Organize, develop, implement and distribute newsletter and news articles for local newspapers
- Perform emergency procedures such as Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Assist with the admitting, transferring and discharging of patients
- Develop, maintain and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the functions of the Activities Department
- Review and revise activity care plans on a regular basis within the guidelines of state and federal regulations and facility policy
Education Requirements:
- High school diploma, or equivalent, required
- Associates or higher, preferred
Other Requirements:
- Position may require unscheduled overtime, week-end work
- Must be willing and able to work flexible hours
- Travel required
Physical Requirements:
- Job may require frequent lifting of objects up to 40 pounds
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Does not have direct supervisory responsibility
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Our Organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Organization will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made.
Education
Required- High School or better
- Associates or better
