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Avera Maryhouse is currently seeking an Activity Coordinator to deliver the best possible care in Averas patient-focused settings.

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Job Summary

Plan, develop and implement activities programs in long-term care that assist to enhance the resident's highest practicable level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.

Assess each resident in long term care and transitional care unit (TCU) for activity abilities and interests.

Provide an activities program designed to meet the individual needs and interests of each resident.

Develop an individual care plan as indicated from the assessment which will maintain quality of life for each resident.

Plan, develop, and implement a Day Program for the clients enrolled in Adult Day Services. Interact with family, keeping family aware of progress and/or concerns.

Contact different departments for consultation to meet the clients needs. Communicate concerns and/or progress to those departments.

Responsible for; keeping up with new trends, attending professional meetings, maintaining liaison in the community designed to recruit groups and individuals, and establishing relationships with the various clergy who conduct religious services.

Interview, train, supervise and evaluate activity assistants and cosmetology employees.

Education and Training:

Preferred 2 years experience in a social or recreational program preferably in a long-term care setting within the last 5 years; or 1 year as a full-time activity coordinator in a resident activities program or equivalent; or has completed a training course approved by the State of South Dakota.

GED or High School Diploma

CNA certified or able to acquire certification.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday; 80 hours every 2 weeks

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$18.25 - $22.25 per hour

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