Activities Assistant

Life Care Center of Attleboro; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility seeks a part-time Activities Assistant to help plan, organize, and implement engaging activities for patients. The role encompasses recreational, physical, and social aspects to meet patients' needs in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates should have a passion for senior care and the ability to work independently while demonstrating excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Prior experience with geriatrics preferred.
• Valid driver's license in the current State.
• Demonstrated proficiency in arts / crafts / music is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing quality activity programs.
• Chart patient progress and behavior appropriately.
• Escort patients to and from activities.

Skills

Senior Care

Time Management

Dementia Care

Alzheimers Care

Memory Care

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

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 drivers 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 Cares 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
• 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

Key Skills

Senior Care,Nursing Home Experience,Time Management,Growing Experience,Assisted Living,Computer Skills,Daycare,Microsoft Outlook,Commercial Driving,Dementia Care,Alzheimers Care,Memory Care

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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