Geriatric Activities Coordinator

Atlas Healthcare, LLC; Middleborough (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemasket Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Middleborough, MA is seeking an Activities Assistant to support planning, organizing, and directing quality activities for patients to meet recreational, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and social needs.

You will assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating activity programs, chart patient progress, escort patients to activities, and provide in-room visits when needed.

Qualifications

• Prior experience with geriatrics preferred.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Ability to implement and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department.
• Must perform proficiently in all competency areas.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Activities in planning, developing, and directing quality activities for patients.
• Chart patient progress and behavior accurately and 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.
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.

Skills

Geriatrics experience

English language

Job description

Nemasket Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Middleborough, MA is seeking an Activities Assistant to support planning, organizing, and directing quality activities for patients to meet recreational, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and social needs.

You will assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating activity programs, chart patient progress, escort patients to activities, and provide in-room visits when needed.