The primary purpose of the Activity Assistant is to assist the Activity Director run a creative and interactive activities program designed to meet the interests and needs of each resident
Job Summary
The primary purpose of the Activity Assistant is to assist the Activity Director run a creative and interactive activities program designed to meet the interests and needs of each resident.
Essential duties include participating in planning and conducting activities, assisting with communication, developing activity calendars, and maintaining attendance records.
The role involves assisting with resident assessments, discharge planning, and arranging transportation for residents when necessary.
Matching Summary
The primary purpose of the Activity Assistant is to assist the Activity Director run a creative and interactive activities program designed to meet the interests and needs of each resident.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Planning and conducting activities
Resident communication and engagement
Activity calendar development
Maintaining attendance records
Assisting with resident assessments
Physical demands including lifting
Nice-to-have
Creative and interactive programming
Community planning involvement
Quality assurance participation
Encouraging self-initiated activities
Key Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
One year experience in long term care facility preferred