Geriatric Activities Coordinator

Life Care Centers of America; Dayton (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America in Dayton, TN is seeking an Activities Assistant to support the Director of Activities by planning, organizing, and directing quality programs that meet the recreational, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and social needs of every patient.

The role emphasizes teamwork with interdisciplinary staff, adherence to policies, and reliable attendance, while encouraging patient engagement through crafts, music, and movement activities tailored to individual needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Geriatrics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating quality activity programs.
• Chart patient progress and behavior.
• 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.
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
• Communicate and function productively on 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.

Skills

Independent decision making

Arts & crafts

Music

Driver's license

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Life Care Centers of America in Dayton, TN is seeking an Activities Assistant to support the Director of Activities by planning, organizing, and directing quality programs that meet the recreational, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and social needs of every patient.

The role emphasizes teamwork with interdisciplinary staff, adherence to policies, and reliable attendance, while encouraging patient engagement through crafts, music, and movement activities tailored to individual needs.