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Activities Assistant

Life Care Centers of America

Post Falls (ID)

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USD 10,000 - 60,000

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Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking an Activities Assistant in Post Falls, Idaho to enrich the lives of our patients through engaging activities. This role requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a team to enhance the recreational and social needs of residents. Ideal candidates will have a background in geriatrics and be passionate about patient care.

Qualifications

  • Prior experience with geriatrics preferred.
  • Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and implement quality activity programs for patients.
  • Chart patient progress and behavior accurately.
  • Provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Customer Service
Arts/Crafts/Music

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Job description

Life Care Center of Post Falls is situated in a growing community in Idaho's panhandle, offering residents a blend of small-town charm and access to larger city amenities in nearby Coeur d’Alene and Spokane. The area provides numerous outdoor recreational opportunities, including water sports on the Spokane River and hiking in surrounding parks.

Immediate PT/FT Day Activities Assistant to join our Life Care Post Falls Team
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
  • 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

About the company

Our residents and patients matter most at Life Care Centers of America. Whether you’re looking for short-term rehab as you recover from surgery or you’re needing some extended medical care, our skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers are here for you.

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