Activities Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare is seeking an Activities Assistant to support the Director of Activities. The role involves planning and implementing engaging programs for residents, ensuring their recreational and social needs are met. Candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably experience in geriatrics, along with strong customer service skills and the ability to work well in a team.

Qualifications

• Prior experience with geriatrics preferred.
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record.
• Demonstrated proficiency in arts/crafts/music preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Knowledge of practices and procedures

Independent decision-making

Excellent customer service

Communication

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

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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