Activities Assistant

Life Care Centers of America; McMinnville (OR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Life Care Center of McMinnville is seeking an Activities Assistant for a part-time weekend schedule in McMinnville, Oregon. The role supports the Director of Activities in planning engaging activities that meet the recreational, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and social needs of patients in accordance with Life Care standards.

Education requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with geriatrics experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior experience with geriatrics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating quality activity programs (entertainment, exercise, relaxation, education).
• Chart patient progress and behavior descriptively.
• Escort patients to and from activities.
• Make in-room visits to patients uninterested or unable to participate.
• Provide excellent customer service with a positive attitude toward patients.
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
• Communicate and function on an interdisciplinary team.

Education

High School Diploma

Geriatrics experience preferred

Job description

Become part of the compassionate team at Life Care Center of McMinnville, a distinguished skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in the heart of McMinnville, Oregon. Our team has a history of remarkable growth, and McMinnville itself is a fantastic place to call home, offering a charming small-town atmosphere with plenty of activities for leisure. Situated just an hour from both Portland and the Oregon Coast, this scenic Willamette Valley locale provides an excellent balance of professional advancement and a tranquil lifestyle. Enjoy the unique cultural and natural beauty of Oregon while advancing your career in this ideal setting.

Life Care Center in McMinnville Oregon is seeking an Activities Assistant to join the team! This is a Part-Time position for Saturday and Sunday.

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