Responsible for the provision of recreation and leisure activities to patients.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Must meet ONEof the following:
LicensedOccupationTherapist (OT) orCertifiedOccupationalTherapyAssistant(COTA)
OR
High School Diploma or equivalent ANDcertified asTherapeuticRecreation Specialistthrough the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation CertificationORCertified Activities Professionalor Directorthrough the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals
OR
High School Diploma or equivalent ANDmust completeeither theWV/90 hourActivityDirector’s certification coursewithin 6 monthsfromhire dateor theModular Education Program for Activity Professionals (MEPAP)coursewithin12monthsfrom hire date.
EXPERIENCE:
1. One (1) year ofactivity coordination in ahealthcaresetting orcurrentlyenrolled in WV/90 hourActivity Director’s certification courseor Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals (MEPAP) Course
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Certified Activities Professional through the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals ORTherapeutic Recreation Specialist through the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification
EXPERIENCE:
1. One (1) yearof activity coordinationexperience.
2.Previousexperience with EPIC software.
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 all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Organizes a patient activities program for both individuals and groups, as appropriate, based upon individual and unit needs, promoting patient well-being.
2. Plans, Organizes, and implements leisure activities, including physical, social, religious, creative/expressive, intellectual and other, as appropriate.
3. Works with unit managers and staff to identify and provide unit-based leisure activity programs and opportunities for patients.
4. Integrates activities into patient plan of care and documents in patient record as appropriate.
5. Accepts referral from units and physicians to visit patients.
6. Provides administrative support to the department as needed.
7. Assesses referred patients for leisure interests, needs, and problems.
8. Involves and informs healthcare professionals, family members, and others of activities and responses as indicated.
9. Communicates patient needs/concerns through proper chain of command, assuring patient needs/requests are being met.
10. Maintains records and other documentation as indicated.
11. Collects, organizes, and analyses programmatic data as needed.
12. Orders supplies and equipment applicable to Patient Activities program use.
13. Assists with budget control.
14. Submits requisition for supplies and equipment applicable to Patient Activities program use.
15. Promotes and contributes positively to the intradepartmental and interdepartmental relationships.
16. May orient and provide supervision to activity staff and/or volunteers.
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. This position requires a wide range of body motion. Moderate to heavy physical activity may be required. This includes lifting, pushing a loaded cart, and exercise type activities.
2. 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.
3. May occasionally transport 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 & ABILILTIES:
1. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
2. Ability to manage multiple tasks.
3. Ability to deal with emotional/stressful patient, families, and situations at times.
4. Use a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse and be able to use and apply hospital software programs.
5. Must be familiar with MDS 3.0 and establishing individual care plans.
Additional Job Description:
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Shift:
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Company:
UHC United Hospital Center
Cost Center:
350 UHC Skilled Nursing Facility
Address:
327 Medical Park DriveBridgeportWest Virginia
Equal Opportunity Employer
West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
The West Virginia University Health System, which operates under the brand WVU Medicine, is West Virginia’s largest health system and the state’s largest employer with more than 3,400 licensed beds, 4,600 providers, 35,000 employees, and $7 billion in total operating revenues. The Health System is comprised of 25 hospitals – including J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, an 880-bed academic medical center, and the 150-bed WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia – and five institutes. To learn more, visit WVUMedicine.org.
