Activities Assistant

Life Care Centers of America; Banner Elk (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking an Activities Assistant to help enrich patients' lives through engaging recreational, physical, and social activities. This role involves organizing and evaluating quality activity programs while fostering a supportive environment that respects each patient's individual needs. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in geriatrics preferred.

Qualifications

• Prior experience with geriatrics preferred.
• Valid driver’s license in the current State.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and guidelines in post-acute care.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer Service

Decision Making

Arts/Crafts/Music Proficiency

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Job description

$1,000 Sign on Bonus 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’sCode of Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand 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