Activities Assistant

Life Care Center of Wilbraham • Wilbraham, MA • 9h ago

Activities Assistant Life Care Center of Wilbraham Wilbraham, MA
Employment Status: Part-Time Shift: Evenings Live the Mission Position
Summary The Activities Assistant assists the Director of Activities in
planning, organizing, developing, and directing quality activities for
patients, ensuring that the recreational, physical, intellectual,
spiritual, and social needs of each patient is met in accordance with
all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. Education,
Experience, and Licensure Requirements High school graduate or
equivalent Prior experience with geriatrics preferred Specific Job
Requirements Valid driver\'s license in current State with satisfactory
driving record per Life Care standards Demonstrated proficiency in
arts/crafts/music is preferred Possess the ability to make independent
decisions when circumstances warrant such action Knowledgeable of
practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and
guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility Ability
to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies,
and procedures of the department Perform proficiently in all competency
areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and
sanitation Maintains professional working relationships with all
associates, vendors, etc. Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary
and/or confidential information Understand and follow company policies
including harassment and compliance procedures Displays integrity and
professionalism by adhering to Life Care\'s Code of Conduct and
completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance
training Essential Functions Assist in planning, developing, organizing,
implementing, and evaluating quality activity programs (includes
entertainment, exercise, relaxation, and education) Appropriately and
descriptively chart patient progress and behavior Escort patients to and
from activities Make regular in room visits to patients uninterested or
unable to participate in group activities Exhibit excellent customer
service and a positive attitude towards patients Assist in the
evacuation of patients Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment Communicate and
function productively on an interdisciplinary team Sit, stand, bend,
lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during
working hours Read, write, speak, and understand the English language An
Equal Opportunity Employer