Geriatric Activities Leader - Full-Time Day Shifts

Life Care Centers of America; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence in Overland Park, KS is seeking an Activities Assistant to assist the Director of Activities in planning, organizing, and directing quality activities for patients, meeting their recreational, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and social needs in compliance with Life Care standards.

The position requires a high school graduate or equivalent; geriatrics experience is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and evaluate quality activity programs for patients (entertainment, exercise, relaxation, education).
• Chart patient progress and behavior descriptively.
• Escort patients to and from activities.
• Make in-room visits to patients who are uninterested or unable to participate.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
• Participate in safety and sanitation practices and patient rights.

Skills

Arts/Crafts/Music proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence in Overland Park, KS is seeking an Activities Assistant to assist the Director of Activities in planning, organizing, and directing quality activities for patients, meeting their recreational, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and social needs in compliance with Life Care standards.

The position requires a high school graduate or equivalent; geriatrics experience is preferred.