Activities Coordinator-Geropsychiatric **UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital** 1 Positions ID: 36432105 Posted On 07/19/2024 **Job Overview** **Overview** We are looking for a full-time Activities Coordinator to work in our Geriatric Behavioral Health department. Work hours will be days, Monday - Frdiday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, for 80 hours per pay period. The Activities Coordinator is responsible for planning, implementing and coordinating the Geropsychiatric unit's therapeutic patient activities and assisting patients with daily living activities. **Why UnityPoint Health?**   + **Commitment to our Team –** We’ve been named a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 (https://www.unitypoint.org/press-releases-article.aspx?id=5d699a8a-8983-4b72-a5d2-8965fe05e15c&UnityPoint+Health+Named+Among+150+Top+Places++to+Work+in+Healthcare) by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.  + **Culture –** At UnityPoint Health, **you** Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture (https://www.unitypoint.org/our-culture.aspx) guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.  + **Benefits –** Our competitive Total Rewards (https://uphtotalrewards.com/) program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  + **Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment** – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.  + **Development** – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities (https://uphtotalrewards.com/my-personal-growth/) is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.  + **Community Involvement** – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.    Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/   **Responsibilities** **Program Coordination/Patient Care** + Plans and implements the unit’s Activity Therapy Program, including planning of daily events, special events and providing in-services for other staff participating in the activity therapy program. + Conducts activity therapy group sessions, displaying good theoretical knowledge of group principles and good group techniques. + Completes activity therapy assessments in prescribed time frame. + Participates in multidisciplinary treatment planning. + Effectively participates in the referral development process as a member of the Referral Development Committee, + Provides feedback to supervisor on an ongoing basis regarding concerns, improvements, changes, etc. + Oversees Volunteers that come in to help with activities. + Maintains activity therapy supplies and equipment in an orderly and safe manner. + Brings to Program Director’s attention, any significant issues related to program functioning. **Qualifications** **Minimum Requirements** Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position. **Preferred or Specialized** Not required to perform the essential functions of the position. **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Therapy **Experience:** At least 1 year of prior experience in recreational or activity therapy **License(s)/Certification(s):** · RRT (Registered Recreational Therapist) or CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist) certification · Basic Life Support (BLS) certification · Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. **Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:** · Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English. · Multicultural sensitivity · Microsoft Office – basic computer skills · Customer/patient focused · Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions · Accepts and acts upon constructive criticism · Interacts and communicates with others in a way that promotes a positive and cooperative work environment · Demonstrates initiative and enthusiasm in performing job duties · Willingness to adjust personal schedule in case of workload fluctuations or other departmental needs · Channels concerns appropriately · Fosters sense of teamwork and collaboration within the department and Hospital · Provides input, suggestions, and support appropriately · Maintains composure and professionalism during difficult situations **Other:** Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position. + **Area of Interest:** Behavioral Health Services; + **FTE/Hours per pay period:** 1.0; + **Department:** Other Behavioral - Geropsyc; + **Shift:** Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, for 80 hours per pay period.; + **Job ID:** 151967; Primary Contact 13511 Michelle Pickel HR Recruiter, HR 563-589-2608 Phone Phone Phone Fax michelle.pickel@unitypoint.org Email True False False **Job Details** Categories Health Care Information Technology/Telecommunications Location Dubuque, IA Job Type Employee Full/Part Full Time **Qualifications** Education Bachelors Company ID 168 Job REQ # 36432105 \# Positions 1 Start Date 20240719 End Date 20241024 Featured Job TH Ad TH Comments **Similar Jobs** Server Grand River Center PRN/Part-Time Occupational Therapist (Lancaster, W Unified Therapy Services Material Handler - Parts Mi-T-M Corporation Don't See the Open Role You Were Hoping For? 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As a team member, regardless of your position, you'll get the chance to change lives on a daily basis in order to deliver our vision of the Best Outcome for Every Patient, Every Time. That privilege drives employees' passion for making a difference in the lives of our patients, helping them create healthier, more rewarding lives. At UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital, we know our collective actions determine the experience we create. Our team members strive to work as one through four key values: * Foster Unity * Own the Moment * Champion Excellence * Seize Opportunity If you are interested in joining our team, please visit http://www.unitypoint.org/dubuque/employment-opportunities to learn about our many opportunities and to fill out an online application. **ABOUT OUR HOSPITAL** UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital is a 126-bed community hospital. We employ more than 800 full-and-part-time employees. Finley Hospital is a not-for-profit, locally owned, regional healthcare facility part of the UnityPoint Health system. Finley Hospital is committed to bringing the best medical care to the tri-state area. We offer comprehensive, full service health care that is coordinated around our patients. We have consistently been recognized as a leader in health care.