Activities Assistant

Life Care Centers of America; Acton (MA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Center of Acton is seeking an experienced Activities Assistant to support the Director of Activities in creating meaningful, engaging programs for residents.

The role focuses on recreational, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and social activities within Life Care standards and applicable regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience with geriatrics preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record as per Life Care standards.
• Proficiency in arts/crafts/music is preferred.
• Ability to make independent decisions when needed.
• Knowledge of post-acute care laws, regulations and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating quality activity programs (entertainment, exercise, relaxation, education).
• Chart patient progress and behavior accurately and descriptively.
• Escort patients to and from activities.
• Visit patients in their rooms who cannot participate in groups.
• Provide excellent customer service with a positive attitude toward patients.
• Assist in evacuations when required.
• Maintain dependable, regular attendance.
• Exercise good judgment and reasoning in daily tasks.
• Work effectively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Move as needed: sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, and reach.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English.

Skills

Driving

Arts & crafts

Independent decision making

Teamwork

Education

High school graduate

Geriatrics experience preferred

Job description

Live the Mission

Life Care Center of Acton is looking for an experienced activities assistant to join our team!

Position Summary

The Activities Assistant assists the Director of Activities in planning, organizing, developing, and directing quality activities for patients, ensuring that the recreational, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and social needs of each patient is met in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, And Licensure Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Prior experience with geriatrics preferred

Specific Job Requirements

• Valid driver’s license in current State with satisfactory driving record per Life Care standards
• Demonstrated proficiency in arts/crafts/music is preferred
• Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating quality activity programs (includes entertainment, exercise, relaxation, and education)
• Appropriately and descriptively chart patient progress and behavior
• Escort patients to and from activities
• Make regular in room visits to patients uninterested or unable to participate in group activities
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer