Activities Specialist

Life Care Centers of America; Union Park (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking an Activities Specialist to plan, organize, and develop quality activity programs for patients across recreation, therapy, and community engagement. You will chart progress, escort patients to activities, and conduct in-room visits to those not participating.

The role requires licensure or registration where applicable, state-approved training, and preference for geriatrics experience.

Qualifications

• Qualified activities professional licensed/registered by the state.
• Eligible for certification as an activities professional after Oct 1, 1990.
• Two years in a social or recreational program, with 1+ year full-time in therapy.
• State-approved training course completion.
• Prior experience with geriatrics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and develop quality activity programs (entertainment, exercise, relaxation, education).
• Describe patient progress and behavior in charting.
• Escort patients to/from activities; may include driving patients.
• Regular in-room visits to patients uninterested or unable to participate.
• Provide excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients.
• Assist in evacuation of patients.
• Demonstrate dependable attendance and professionalism.
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team; follow policies/procedures.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English; lift 35 lbs and related tasks.

Skills

Arts and crafts proficiency

Music proficiency

Valid driver's license

Independent decision making

Knowledge of activities practices andL

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Confidentiality

Code of Conduct compliance

Education

Licensed or registered activities professional by the state

Certification eligibility by accrediting body after Oct 1, 1990

Two years of experience in social/recreational program within last five years

State-approved training course completion

Job description

• The Activities Specialist plans, organizes, and develops quality activities for patients, ensuring that the recreational, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and social needs of each patient are met in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. Provides, based on the comprehensive assessment and care plan and the preferences of each patient, an ongoing program to support patients in their choice of activities, both facility-sponsored group and individual activities and independent activities, designed to meet the interests of and support the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each patient, encouraging both independence and interaction in the community.
• Reports to Activities Director

Education, Experience, and Licensure/Certifications

• Qualified activities professional who is licensed or registered, if applicable, by the State in which practicing; AND
  • Eligible for certification as an activities professional by a recognized accrediting body on or after October 1, 1990; OR
  • Has two (2) years of experiences in a social or recreational program within the last five (5) years, one of the which was full-time in a therapeutic activities program; OR
  • Has completed a training course approved by the State
• Prior experience with geriatrics preferred

Specific 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 activities practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing activities functions in the post-acute care facility
• Ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the activities department
• Perform proficiently in all applicable competency areas
• Professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• 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

• Plan, organize, and develop quality activity programs (includes entertainment, exercise, relaxation, and education)
• Appropriately and descriptively chart patient progress and behavior
• Escort patients to and from activities which may include driving patients
• 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 within 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
• Lift 35 lbs floor to waist, lift 35 lbs waist to shoulder, lift and carry 35 lbs, and push/pull 35 lbs