Activities Specialist Position Available In Pasco, Florida

Activities Specialist
Life Care Center of New Port Richey

New Port Richey, FL Employment Status:

Full-Time Shift:

Day
Position Summary
The Activities Specialist plans,anizes, and develops quality activities for patients, ensuring 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. Provides, based on theprehensive assessment and care plan and the preferences of each patient, an ongoing program to support patients in their choice of activities, both facility-sponsored group and individual activities and independent activities, designed to meet the interests of and support the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each patient, encouraging both independence and interaction in themunity.
s to Activities Director
Education, Experience, and Licensure/Certifications
Qualified activities professional who is licensed or registered, if applicable, by the State in which practicing; AND
Eligible for certification as an activities professional by a recognized accrediting body on or after October 1, 1990; OR
Has two (2) years of experiences in a social or recreational program within the last five (5) years, one of the which was full-time in a therapeutic activities program; OR
Haspleted a training course approved by the State
Prior experience with geriatrics preferred
Specific 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 activities practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelineserning activities functions in the post-acute care facility
Ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the activities department
Perform proficiently in all applicablepetency areas
Professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
Confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
Understand and followpany policies including harassment andpliance procedures
Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct andpletes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriatepliance training
Essential Functions
Plan,anize, and develop quality activity programs (includes entertainment, exercise, relaxation, and education)
Appropriately and descriptively chart patient progress and behavior
Escort patients to and from activities which may include driving patients
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 within 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
Lift 35 lbs floor to waist, lift 35 lbs waist to shoulder, lift and carry 35 lbs, and push/pull 35 lbs
An Equal Opportunity Employer