Activities Specialist - Memory Care Program Coordinator

Life Care Centers of America; Medina (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking an Activities Specialist to plan, organize, and develop quality activity programs for patients, supporting physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being in line with care plans and Life Care standards. You will lead both group and individual activities, encourage independence, document progress, and liaise with the Activities Director.

State licensure/registration is required where applicable; two years in a therapeutic activities program are preferred; a

Qualifications

• Licensed or registered by the State where practicing; AND
• Eligible for certification as an activities professional by a recognized accrediting body on or after Oct 1, 1990; OR
• Has two years of experiences in a social or recreational program within the last five years, one of which was full-time in a therapeutic activities program; OR
• Has completed a training course approved by the State

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and develop quality activity programs (recreation, exercise, relaxation, education)
• Chart patient progress and behavior with descriptive notes
• Escort patients to activities, including driving when required
• Make regular in-room visits to patients uninterested or unable to participate
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in evacuation of patients
• Maintain confidentiality and follow Life Care policies and Code of Conduct

Skills

Licensed/Registered

Independent decision-making

Confidentiality

Code of Conduct adherence

Education

State licensure/registration (where applicable)

State-approved training/certification eligibility

Therapeutic activities experience (2 years)

Job description

Live the Mission

Position Summary

• 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 judgement
• 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

An Equal Opportunity Employer