Activities Assistant Activities Assistant

Live the Mission Life Care Center of West Bridgewater won the Best Nursing Home Award for both short and long-term care from U.S. News and World report for 2021-2022. CMS 5-Star Rating Life Care Center of West Bridgewater is seeking fun and creative part time Activities Assistants who are are available on: 4pm to 8pm and every other weekend 9:00am-4:00pm. If your looking for a fun and interactive part time position working with our geriatric population we would love to connect with you! 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Life Care Centers of America