Activities Coordinator/GNA

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided:
MD: Geriatric Nursing Assistant
WV: Certified Nursing Assistant (Nurses Aide)

3. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

EXPERIENCE:

Two (2) years' experience working as an activities coordinator or as a volunteer coordinator in a social services or healthcare setting.

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. Ensures coverage of weekend and evening activities as needed.

5. Integrates activities into patient plan of care and documents in patient record as appropriate.

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

7. Provides administrative support to the ECF Department as needed.

8. Assesses referred patients for leisure interests, needs, and problems.

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

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

11. Maintains records and other documentation as indicated.

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

13. Orders supplies and equipment applicable to Patient Activities program use.

14. Assists with budget control.

15. Develops and implements activities appropriate to each patient.

16. May orient and provide supervision to activity staff and/or volunteers.

17. Assists the Nursing Staff with admission, transfer, discharge and general patient care duties.

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. Ability to walk and stand for extended periods required.

3. Finger dexterity and hand/eye coordination necessary.

4. Occasionally transports and carries items of moderate weight.

5. May occasionally transport patients.

6. Requires working under irregular hours at times.

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. Work is performed on normal patient care units throughout the hospital.

2. There is some exposure to communicable diseases.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

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.

Additional Job Description:

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Position is eligible for shift differentials based on shift worked and eligible for overtime pay hours over 40 hours per week

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Benefit eligible employees classified as at least 0.5 eligible for: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Coverage, Tuition Program, Retirement, Paid Time Off, Wellness Program

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.