Geriatric Activities Specialist

Life Care Centers of America; Port Orchard (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America seeks an Activities Assistant to support the Director of Activities in planning, organizing, and directing quality activities for patients. You will ensure recreational, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and social needs are met in line with laws and Life Care standards.

You will assist in developing activity programs, chart progress, escort patients, and participate in interdisciplinary teams, while upholding confidentiality and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facilities.
• Ability to implement and interpret department programs, goals, and procedures.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating activity programs (entertainment, exercise, relaxation, education).
• Chart patient progress and behavior descriptively.
• Escort patients to and from activities.
• Make in-room visits to encourage participation.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
• Demonstrate dependability with regular attendance.
• Communicate effectively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain patient rights, safety and sanitation.

Skills

Driver's license

Arts

Crafts

Music

Independent decisions

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Life Care Centers of America seeks an Activities Assistant to support the Director of Activities in planning, organizing, and directing quality activities for patients. You will ensure recreational, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and social needs are met in line with laws and Life Care standards.

You will assist in developing activity programs, chart progress, escort patients, and participate in interdisciplinary teams, while upholding confidentiality and professional conduct.