Activities Coordinator Hawaii

This position works in a hospital clinic or long term care facility and is primarily

responsible for directing an activity program to meet the patients /residents social

recreational physical educational and spiritual needs by using meaningful activity. The

Activity Programs are used to enable the patients/residents to function and maintain

their dignity and fullest mental and physical capacity for as long as possible. These

programs are also used to enhance the patient s/resident s feelings of usefulness and

encourage self-confidence self-respect and empowerment. The position also is

responsible for assessment program development performance improvement budget

development/monitoring and personnel management. The position may be required to

work on shifts including evenings and weekends and holidays.

Requirements:

Experience and Essential Knowledge and Abilities: Three (3) year of work

experience as a Activities Coordinator which involved the planning assessing and

coordinating a comprehensive Activity Program to enhance the patient s/resident s

social recreational physical educational and any other needs; human anatomy;

administrative practices and procedures in directing patient/resident activity

programs and treatment procedures in a hospital or other medically oriented institution or program; budget preparation; and the ability to read write speak and

understand and communicate effectively with others in English; supervise and

direct the work of subordinates and plan and conduct training programs.

Certification Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Workers.

Driver s License: Require a valid Driver s License.