Lady Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center is looking for an Activities Assistant!

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements:

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent
• Prior experience with geriatrics preferred

ABOUT LADY LAKE SPECIALTY CARE - Located in Lady Lake, FL, we are a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that is dedicated to helping our residents maximize their potential and live their lives to the fullest. We offer a modern, comfortable, and secure facility staffed by caring professionals where individuals receive the finest sub-acute medical care, rehabilitation services, and 24-hour skilled nursing care. We are committed to maintaining a facility where compassionate care is provided in an environment of respect, dignity. It is also a great working environment for our staff as we truly value and appreciate each member of our team!

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 Park Meadows standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements:

·Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.

·Prior experience with geriatrics preferred

Specific Job Requirements:

·Must have a valid FL driver’s license

·Demonstrated proficiency in arts/crafts/music is preferred

·Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action

·Must be able to assist with resident smoke breaks

·Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department

·Must 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

Essential Functions:

·Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

·Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours

·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 behavior

·Must be able to escort patients to and from activities

·Must be able to make regular in room visits to patients uninterested or unable to participate in group activities

·Must exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients

·Must be able to assist in the evacuation of patients

·Must demonstrate dependable, regular attendance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday 
• Every other Weekend

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance