What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Coordinator - Geriatric Psych - FT - 1st Shift position at Huntsville Hospital Health System?
Overview
Provides daily activities and recreation groups for the geriatric psychiatry unit. This position will function as an active member of the treatment team and assist with the initiation, implementation, and updating of the master treatment plan for all patients.
Qualifications
Education Required: High school diploma or GED.
License/Certification: MOAB Certification. Activity professional certification.
Experience: Six months working with the mentally ill.
Additional Skills/Abilities:
Excellent communication skills
Critical thinking skills
Organization skills
About Us
DeKalb Regional Medical Center celebrated its 35th anniversary in October 2021. Throughout its history, the team of healthcare providers here have been proud to serve the people of Fort Payne, Alabama.
Today, DeKalb Regional is 134-beds and offers comprehensive services including cardiac catheterization, geriatric psychiatric services, women’s and children’s services, bariatric services, orthopedics services, and many more. DeKalb Regional and its physicians serve patients from throughout Northeast Alabama and Western Georgia.
DeKalb Regional is committed to providing quality care close to home. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and the American College of Cardiology as a Primary Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center. It was also awarded the 2023 Get with the Guidelines Rural Stroke Bronze Quality Award from the American Heart Association. In fall of 2023, DeKalb Regional was one of seven hospitals in Alabama to receive an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group.
DeKalb Regional Medical Center has 500 employees and more than 100 members of the medical staff.
