Geriatric Activities Coordinator

Life Care Centers of America; Dayton (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America in Dayton, TN seeks an Activities Assistant to support the Director of Activities in planning and directing quality programs that meet the recreational, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and social needs of each patient, in line with Life Care standards. The role requires adherence to applicable laws and regulations, plus strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities include charting progress, escorting patients, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• 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 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.
• Maintain safety, rights, and sanitation in daily procedures.

Skills

Arts & crafts

Music

Independent decision-making

Customer service

Education

High school graduate

Job description

Life Care Centers of America in Dayton, TN seeks an Activities Assistant to support the Director of Activities in planning and directing quality programs that meet the recreational, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and social needs of each patient, in line with Life Care standards. The role requires adherence to applicable laws and regulations, plus strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities include charting progress, escorting patients, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to