Activities Assistant

Life Care Centers of America; Coeur d'Alene (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de soins de santé renommée recherche un assistant d'activités pour rejoindre son équipe à Coeur d'Alene. Le candidat aidera à planifier et à diriger des activités, garantissant le bien-être des patients en répondant à leurs besoins sociaux, spirituels et physiques. Ce poste convient à ceux qui ont une formation en santé ou des compétences en arts et musique, bien que ces compétences ne soient pas obligatoires.

Qualifications

• Expérience préalable avec les personnes âgées préférée.
• Permis de conduire valide dans l'État actuel.
• Capacité à prendre des décisions indépendantes.

Responsibilities

• Assister à la planification et à l'évaluation des programmes d'activités.
• Accompagner les patients lors des activités.
• Assurer un service client exceptionnel.

Skills

Arts

Musique

Service à la clientèle

Education

Diplôme de lycée ou équivalent

Job description

Life Care Center of Coeur d’Alene is located in a city renowned for its pristine lake and outdoor recreational activities. Residents enjoy boating, hiking, and skiing, as well as a charming downtown area with boutique shops and restaurants. Coeur d’Alene's natural beauty and community events make it a desirable place to live and work.

Life Care Center of Coeur d'Alene was named one of U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Nursing Homes.

Activities Assistant needed to join the Life Care CDA Team

Monday-Friday 8-4:30 shift

Healthcare background preferred, but not required.

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