Activities Assistant

Life Care Centers of America; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Activities Assistant to support the Director in planning and directing engaging activities for patients. This full-time position focuses on meeting patients' recreational, physical, and social needs within a quality care environment. Previous experience with geriatrics is preferred, alongside essential skills in communication and arts. Join us and contribute positively to the lives of our patients!

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with geriatrics preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate integrity.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Proficiency in arts/crafts/music

Customer service

Interpersonal communication

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

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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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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