Geriatric Activities Coordinator

Life Care Centers of America; Acton (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Center of Acton is seeking an experienced Activities Assistant to support the Director of Activities in planning, organizing, and directing quality activities for patients, ensuring their recreational, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and social needs are met in compliance with Life Care standards. The role requires high school diploma, and geriatrics experience is preferred.

Responsibilities include planning programs, charting progress, escorting patients, and maintaining

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating quality activity programs (entertainment, exercise, relaxation, education).
• Chart patient progress and behavior in a descriptive manner.
• Escort patients to and from activities.
• Make regular in-room visits to patients uninterested or unable to participate in group activities.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.
• Demonstrate dependability with regular attendance.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support patient activities.

Skills

Driving

Arts & crafts

Decision making

Interpersonal

Communication

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Life Care Center of Acton is seeking an experienced Activities Assistant to support the Director of Activities in planning, organizing, and directing quality activities for patients, ensuring their recreational, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and social needs are met in compliance with Life Care standards. The role requires high school diploma, and geriatrics experience is preferred.

Responsibilities include planning programs, charting progress, escorting patients, and maintaining