Activities Assistant P/T Activity Assistant

Duties

• Assists the Director of Activities in planning, organizing, developing, and directing quality activities for patients.
• Ensures that the recreational, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and social needs of each patient are met in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

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.
• 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.
• Maintain professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information.
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures.
• Display integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and complete mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.

Essential Functions

• Aid in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating quality activity programs (including entertainment, exercise, relaxation, and education).
• Accurately 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.
• Show excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude towards patients.
• Aid in the evacuation of patients.
• Display 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.