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Ames, Iowa, 50010, United States

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Activities Specialist job near me in Ames, Iowa at Mary Greeley Medical Center

Activities Specialist

Position Summary
- Under general supervision, performs recreation activities on assigned nursing units for physically, mentally, and or emotionally disabled patients from adult through geriatric ages.
Position Responsibilities
- Unit Specific Position Responsibilities
  - Acquires necessary equipment, supplies and resources to conduct activities.
  - Plans and coordinates a schedule of activities groups based on needs of behavioral health populations.
  - Facilitates a variety of groups/individual activities.
  - Supervises/monitors patient performance and behaviors during activities and reports condition to nursing staff.
  - Completes documentation related to activities according to department policy.
  - Coordinates/communicates with other team members regarding patient's progress related to the plan of care.
  - Maintains a safe environment.
Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience
- Required Qualifications (Including any licensure, certification, education):
  - BLS training or within 90 days of hire and must maintain throughout employment.
  - Mandatory Reporter training or within 90 days of hire and must maintain throughout employment.
  - De-escalation training prior to performing patient care or within 90 days of hire.
- Organizational Requirements:
  - Maintain stroke education per regulatory requirements.
- Preferred Qualifications:
  - Minimum high school graduate.
- Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
  - Ability to assist personnel with patients.
  - Ability to understand and communicate oral and written English; explain procedures and give information.
  - Skill in the use of activities/recreation equipment and/or techniques.
  - Ability to detect abnormal conditions and report appropriately.
  - Able to function promptly and appropriately under a variety of health related conditions.
- Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
  - Experience as activities coordinator in long term care or behavioral health setting is preferred.

Activities Specialist in Ames, Iowa at Mary Greeley Medical Center

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