Hathorne Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center -
Activity Assistant
Come join our growing team at Hathorne Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. For those who are motivated and enjoy working in a caring environment, we have a full-time opportunity for a Activity Assistant.
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 :
- Must be a high school graduate or equivalent
- Prior experience with geriatrics preferred
Job Requirements :
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actionMust have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the departmentMust perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to : patient rights, and safety and sanitationMaintains professional working relationships with all employees, vendors, etc.Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and / or confidential informationMust understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance proceduresEssential Functions :
Must be able to assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating quality activity programs (includes entertainment, exercise, relaxation, and education)Must be able to appropriately and descriptively chart patient progress and behaviorMust be able to escort patients to and from activitiesMust be able to make regular in room visits to patients uninterested or unable to participate in group activitiesMust exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patientsMust be able to assist in the evacuation of patientsMust demonstrate dependable, regular attendanceMust be able to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgmentMust be able to communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary teamMust be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hoursMust be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
