Activities Assistant

Life Care Centers of America; Honey Brook (Chester County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Honey Brook seeks a dedicated Activities Assistant to enhance patients' lives through meaningful recreational activities. This full-time role includes planning, organizing, and evaluating engaging programs that cater to the social and recreational needs of patients. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, creativity in arts/crafts/music, and preferably experience in geriatrics. Strong customer service skills and a positive attitude towards patients are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with geriatrics preferred.
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to work independently when needed.

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning and evaluating quality activity programs.
• Charts patient progress and behavior appropriately.
• Escorts patients to and from activities.

Skills

Customer Service

Creativity

Proficiency in Arts/Crafts/Music

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Live the Mission The Recreation Department at Hickory House, located in Honey Brook, has a FT position available! Working to enhance the lives of our patients has never been more important. We are looking for an out-going and creative individual to join our team of professionals. Experience in a long-term care setting is preferred, but not required. We look forward to hearing from you!
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