Activities Assistant

Life Care Centers of America; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks an Activities Assistant to join their team, responsible for planning and directing activities for patients. The ideal candidate should be a high school graduate with experience in geriatrics and a passion for enhancing patients' recreational and social experiences. This role requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently while adhering to company policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Prior experience with geriatrics preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
• Knowledgeable of laws and regulations governing functions in post-acute care facility.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing and evaluating quality activity programs.
• Chart patient progress and behavior appropriately.
• Communicate productively on an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Customer service

Proficiency in arts/crafts/music

Independent decision-making

Communication

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Live the Mission 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