Activities Coordinator job open in Sacramento, Ca

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Choose to work and live in Sacramento...where you can ski in Tahoe one day and go to the coast the next. Drive to the wine country in the afternoon and dine on the riverfront in the evening. Sacramento offers some of the finest restaurants, outdoor activities, and cultural and sporting events throughout the year. All of this is located in one of the most historic places in California.

 

If you already live in Sacramento, a move to one of our 4 CHW facilities could make your life even better. We offer some of the best benefits in the industry, along with great career choices, training, and leadership development. This makes for an atmosphere where our people share their enthusiasm for life, as well as for helping others. As you balance your work life with your other passions, we're there for you every step of the way.

 

For more than 100 years, Mercy General Hospital, Sacramento, has carried on its founding Sisters' Tradition of healing with compassion. Our vital statistics-343 beds, 1900 employees, 360 active medical staff, and 17,250 patients admitted annually-speak to our strength and presence in the community. We're proud to be regarded as one of the area's most comprehensive and accomplished medical centers.

 

We're also proud of the recognition our teams have received in the wider world. Since 1997, we've earned a spot on three prestigious 100 Top Hospitals lists: Top 100 Hospitals, National Benchmarks for Success; 100 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals; 100 Top Hospitals: Regional Benchmarks for Success. And the 2004 HealthGrades annual hospital report card ranked Mercy General Hospital as the best place in California for cardiac surgery.

 

If you're interested in joining teams that meld quality care and compassion to create an environment of excellence, please take a moment to discover more about what it's like to work here.

 

Job Specific Duties:

1.1 Interviews and assesses all patients; documents findings in the medical record. Indicator: Initial visit(s) made with patient 48 to 72 hours after admit. Activities Evaluation completed within 7 days of admit. Documentation of assessment findings is completed within 7 days of admission 95%-98% of the time. Completes MDS within 14 days 95%-98% of the time.

1.2 Initiate patient plan of care for each patient. Indicators: An activity plan of care is developed for each patient within seven days of admission 95-98% of the time.

1.3 Implements patient activity plan. Indicators: Implements plan for 100% of patient within 14 days of admission.

1.4 Participates in Interdisciplinary Care Conferences. Indicator: Participates in Interdisciplinary Care Conferences each week 93-95% of the time.

1.5 Documents patient attendance and response to activity program. Indicator: Documents attendance and response daily, monthly and quarterly, as appropriate for individual patients, 95-98% of the time.

1.6 Organizes and communicates a seven day activity program. Indicators: Activity program meets State and Federal requirements 100% of the time. A calendar is developed and posted by the first of each month 99% of the time.

1.7 Coordinates and facilitates Patient Council. Indicators: Patient Council meetings are scheduled monthly at least 11 months of the calendar year. Pt. Council Survey form is used when a physical meeting is not possible. Minutes are generated for Council meetings within 3 days 95-98% of the time Family members, patients report satisfaction with the activities program 90% of the time.

1.8 Develop and maintains a budget for activity programs. Indicator: Activity expense are within budgetary parameters 100% of the time.

1.9 Collaborates with the Director of Volunteer Services to promote volunteer support of the activities program. Indicators: 75% of volunteers assigned to the activities program continued to provide support after 3 months. Feedback from volunteers reflect satisfaction with their orientation and support 95-98% of the time.

 

Minimum Required Experience

2 years or experience in a patient activity program in a long term care facility.

Education / Training

Successful completion of a 36 hour Activities Director certification course REQUIRED.

 

TO APPLY, PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE AT www.chwcareers.org.

 

 

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Edited November 17, 2010 by MGHrecruiter