Senior Life Enrichment Activities Coordinator

Life Care Center of Ooltewah; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America seeks an Activities Assistant to support the Director of Activities in planning, organizing, developing, and directing quality activities for patients. The role ensures recreational, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and social needs are met in compliance with Life Care standards and all applicable laws.

Responsibilities include planning, implementing, and evaluating activity programs; documenting patient progress; escorting patients to activities; and maintaining

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Prior experience with geriatrics preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to make independent decisions.
• Knowledgeable of laws, regulations and guidelines governing post-acute care facilities.
• Ability to implement and interpret department programs and procedures.
• Commitment to patient rights, safety and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating quality activity programs.
• Chart patient progress and behavior.
• Escort patients to and from activities.
• Make in-room visits to patients uninterested or unable to participate in group activities.
• Provide excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Communicate and function on an interdisciplinary team.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English.

Skills

Arts/crafts/music

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Geriatrics experience preferred

Job description

Life Care Centers of America seeks an Activities Assistant to support the Director of Activities in planning, organizing, developing, and directing quality activities for patients. The role ensures recreational, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and social needs are met in compliance with Life Care standards and all applicable laws.

Responsibilities include planning, implementing, and evaluating activity programs; documenting patient progress; escorting patients to activities; and maintaining