Geriatric Activity Coordinator

Shrewsbury Rehabilitation and Nursing at Southgate; Shrewsbury (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Shrewsbury Rehabilitation and Nursing at Southgate in Massachusetts is seeking a dedicated Activity Assistant to join our caring team on a full-time basis. The role supports the Director of Activities in planning and delivering programs that meet the recreational, physical, and social needs of our residents.

You will chart progress, escort residents, and participate in a range of activities from entertainment to education, while upholding all safety, privacy, and facility policies.

Qualifications

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must implement and interpret the department's programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Must perform proficiently in all competency areas including patient rights and safety and sanitation.
• Maintains professional working relationships with all employees, vendors, etc.
• Must understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating quality activity programs (entertainment, exercise, relaxation, education).
• Chart patient progress and behavior in records.
• Escort patients to and from activities.
• Make regular in-room visits to patients unable to participate in group activities.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
• Assist in evacuation of patients when needed.
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
• Communicate and collaborate on an interdisciplinary team.
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, and move intermittently during shifts.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English.

Skills

Independence in decision-making

Policy interpretation

Patient rights & safety

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Shrewsbury Rehabilitation and Nursing at Southgate in Massachusetts is seeking a dedicated Activity Assistant to join our caring team on a full-time basis. The role supports the Director of Activities in planning and delivering programs that meet the recreational, physical, and social needs of our residents.

You will chart progress, escort residents, and participate in a range of activities from entertainment to education, while upholding all safety, privacy, and facility policies.