Geriatric Activities Assistant - PRN, Varies Shifts

Life Care Centers of America; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; 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 engaging activities for patients. The role focuses on meeting recreational, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and social needs in accordance with laws and Life Care standards.

Requirements include a high school diploma, and geriatrics experience is preferred. Valid driver’s license, ability to work with arts/crafts/music, and independence in

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Prior experience with geriatrics preferred.
• 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 and the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post acute care facilities.
• Ability to implement and interpret departmental goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Reads, writes, speaks, and understands English.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating quality activity programs (entertainment, exercise, relaxation, education).
• Chart patient progress and behavior descriptively.
• 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.
• Communicate and function on an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Independent decision making

Communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Life Care Centers of America is seeking an Activities Assistant to support the Director of Activities in planning, organizing, and directing engaging activities for patients. The role focuses on meeting recreational, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and social needs in accordance with laws and Life Care standards.

Requirements include a high school diploma, and geriatrics experience is preferred. Valid driver’s license, ability to work with arts/crafts/music, and independence in