Job Description

**Job Summary** The Activity Coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing, and leading engaging activities and recreational programs that enhance the well-being, social interaction, and quality of life of patients and residents. This role supports therapeutic goals by encouraging participation, promoting independence, and fostering a positive, inclusive environment tailored to diverse patient populations. **Essential Functions** + Plans and facilitates individual and group activities that promote cognitive stimulation, physical movement, socialization, and emotional well-being. + Adapts programs to meet a variety of functional levels, interests, and cultural backgrounds. + Collaborates with healthcare team members to incorporate patient needs, preferences, and care plans into activity offerings. + Assists in developing calendars, tracking participation, and maintaining necessary supplies and equipment for activities. + Observes and reports patient responses and engagement levels, adjusting activities as needed to ensure inclusivity and benefit. + Maintains a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for all activity participants. + Communicates effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members regarding activity programs and patient progress. + Provides basic patient support and supervision during activities, ensuring safety and comfort. + Documents activity participation and relevant observations in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements. + Participates in departmental meetings, training sessions, and continuing education to enhance program quality and personal development. + Performs other duties as assigned. + Maintains regular and reliable attendance. + Complies with all policies and standards. **Qualifications** + Associate Degree preferred + 1-3 years of experience in a healthcare setting, including at least one year coordinating activities preferred or + 1-3 years as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with experience in a long-term care or behavioral health setting preferred **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** + Ability to design and lead meaningful, age-appropriate, and population-specific activities. + Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage participants and work effectively with staff. + Organizational skills to manage schedules, supplies, and program documentation. + Empathy, patience, and adaptability when interacting with individuals of varying physical and cognitive abilities. + Collaborative mindset to integrate activity programming with clinical care goals. + Basic knowledge of safety and infection control protocols in healthcare settings. Equal Employment Opportunity This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.

Job Tags

Local area,

Similar Jobs