Activities Assistant

Life Care Center of Valparaiso; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking an Activities Assistant to support the Director of Activities in planning, organizing, and directing quality activities for patients across recreational, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and social needs. This role ensures compliance with laws and Life Care standards in delivering engaging programs.

The ideal candidate will be a high school graduate, preferably with geriatrics experience, and possess a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Prior geriatrics experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and evaluating quality activity programs.
• Chart patient progress and behavior.
• Escort patients to and from activities.
• Make regular in-room visits to engage patients.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Independent decision making

Arts Crafts Music

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Valid driver’s license

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’sCode of Conductand and 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
• 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