Geriatric Activities & Wellness Coordinator

Life Care Centers of America; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America seeks an Activities Specialist to plan, organize, and deliver quality activity programs for patients in a post-acute care setting. Responsibilities include charting progress, escorting patients to activities, and supporting engagement across group and individual activities.

The role requires State licensure or registration where applicable, certification as an activities professional or equivalent, and experience in geriatrics is preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed or registered by the State (where practicing)
• Certification as activities professional or equivalent required
• Two years in a social or recreational program (one year full-time in therapeutic activities) in last five years
• State-approved training course acceptable
• Geriatrics experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and develop quality activity programs (entertainment, exercise, relaxation, education)
• Chart patient progress and behavior clearly
• Escort patients to activities, including driving if needed
• Conduct regular in-room visits for patients not participating in group activities
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients
• Support in safety drills and emergency evacuations
• Maintain regular attendance and reliability
• Collaborate within interdisciplinary team and follow policies and procedures
• Read, write, speak, and understand English; lift up to 35 lbs as required

Skills

Driving license

Arts/crafts/music

Independent decision making

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

State licensure/registration

Certification as activities professional

2 years social/recreational experience (last 5 years)

State-approved training

Geriatrics experience preferred

Job description

Life Care Centers of America seeks an Activities Specialist to plan, organize, and deliver quality activity programs for patients in a post-acute care setting. Responsibilities include charting progress, escorting patients to activities, and supporting engagement across group and individual activities.

The role requires State licensure or registration where applicable, certification as an activities professional or equivalent, and experience in geriatrics is preferred.