Geriatric Activities Coordinator

Life Care Centers of America; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking an Activities Assistant to support 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 are met.

This role emphasizes engaging residents through entertainment, exercise, relaxation, and education while upholding Life Care standards, policies, and confidentiality in a post-acute care setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with geriatrics preferred.
• Ability to chart patient progress and participate on an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating quality activity programs.
• 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.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.
• Demonstrate dependability and follow Life Care standards in daily work.

Skills

Geriatrics experience

Interdisciplinary teamwork

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, developing, and directing quality activities for patients, ensuring that the recreational, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and social needs of each patient are met.

This role emphasizes engaging residents through entertainment, exercise, relaxation, and education while upholding Life Care standards, policies, and confidentiality in a post-acute care setting.