Activities Assistant
Company: Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center Of Excellence (f
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Position Details:* Employment Status: Part-Time* Shift: Day
(Weekends)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 preferredSpecific Job Requirements:*
Valid drivers 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 Cares Code of Conduct and
completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate
compliance trainingEssential 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 languageAn Equal Opportunity Employerby Jobble
Keywords: Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center Of Excellence (f, Keller , Activities Assistant, Other , Fort Worth, Texas
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