Geriatric Activities Coordinator

Life Care Centers of America; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; 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 quality activities for patients across recreational, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and social domains.

The role requires a high school graduate and prefers candidates with geriatrics experience; a valid driver's license and ability to participate in various activities are expected within a post-acute care setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating quality activity programs (includes entertainment, exercise, relaxation, and 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
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Communicate and function on an interdisciplinary team
• Operate within typical clinical safety and sanitation practices
• Read, write, speak, and understand English

Education

High school graduate 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 quality activities for patients across recreational, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and social domains.

The role requires a high school graduate and prefers candidates with geriatrics experience; a valid driver's license and ability to participate in various activities are expected within a post-acute care setting.