Activities Assistant Activities Assistant

Life Care Centers of America; Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Life Care Center of West Bridgewater, part of Life Care Centers of America, is seeking a part-time Activities Assistant to support the Director of Activities in planning and delivering engaging programs for our geriatric population.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and prior geriatric experience is preferred. Shifts include 4pm–8pm and every other weekend, with opportunities to contribute to enjoyable, meaningful activities for residents.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating quality activity programs for patients.
• Chart patient progress and behavior descriptively.
• Escort patients to and from activities.
• Make regular in-room visits to patients unable to participate in group activities.
• Exhibit excellent customer service with patients.
• Maintain safety, sanitation, and patient rights.
• Communicate effectively with an interdisciplinary team.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Prior geriatric experience preferred

Job description

Live the Mission

Life Care Center of West Bridgewater won the Best Nursing Home Award for both short and long-term care from U.S. News and World report for 2021-2022.
CMS 5-Star Rating

Life Care Center of West Bridgewater is seeking fun and creative part time Activities Assistants who are are available on:

• 4pm to 8pm and
• every other weekend 9:00am-4:00pm.

If your looking for a fun and interactive part time position working with our geriatric population we would love to connect with 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’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