Location: Seneca,PA, USA
Join our team in a short-term skilled nursing unit on a hospital campus! We're seeking a multitasking Activities Coordinator to organize engaging programs, maximize resident participation, and build positive connections with staff, patients, and families. Help our patients regain strength and confidence for a smooth transition back home.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Develop and maintain positive relationships with staff, physicians, patients and family members.
+ Inform residents of daily events
+ Coordinate monthly newsletter and monthly activities calendar.
+ Develop committees to provide program guidance and increased resident involvement.
+ Maintain activity area to ensure a clean and sanitary environment.
+ Maintain an organized activities program while encouraging maximum resident participation.
+ Maintain an open line of communication with the facility management regarding activities and special events.
+ Responsible for monthly bulletin boards.
+ Plan and execute special events to celebrate resident birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, etc.
+ Survey and assess interests and needs of residents on an ongoing basis.
+ Develop and maintain a resources file of instructors, entertainers, tours, cultural events and within the hospital.
+ Schedule entertainment, tours and events for residents within facility, community and surrounding geographical area.
+ Additional administrative duties as assigned.
+ High school diploma or GED required
+ Strong creativity and ability to develop engaging activities
+ Excellent customer service and communication skills
+ Ability to multitask in a dynamic environment
**Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**
+ Basic Life Support preferred.
+ Act 33/34
**UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**