Geriatric Activities Coordinator

Life Care Centers of America; Tennessee; On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America seeks an Activities Assistant to support the Director of Activities in planning and directing quality activities for patients. You will help meet recreational, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and social needs in a compliant facility.

Requirements include a high school diploma and preferably experience with geriatrics. You will chart patient progress, escort to activities, and participate in interdisciplinary teamwork while maintaining confidentiality and a high

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating quality activity programs (includes entertainment, exercise, relaxation, and education)
• 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 in group activities
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Life Care Centers of America seeks an Activities Assistant to support the Director of Activities in planning and directing quality activities for patients. You will help meet recreational, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and social needs in a compliant facility.

Requirements include a high school diploma and preferably experience with geriatrics. You will chart patient progress, escort to activities, and participate in interdisciplinary teamwork while maintaining confidentiality and a high