The primary purpose of the Activity Assistant is to assist the Activity Director run a creative and interactive activities program
Job Summary
The primary purpose of the Activity Assistant is to assist the Activity Director run a creative and interactive activities program.
Participate in planning and conducting of individual, small and large group activities and assist in providing good communication between employees of all levels, residents, their families, support personnel, government agencies/personnel, and the public.
Assist in development of monthly activity calendar and maintaining attendance records, and assist the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified quality deficiencies.
Matching Summary
The primary purpose of the Activity Assistant is to assist the Activity Director run a creative and interactive activities program.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
assist activity director
creative and interactive activities program
resident interests and needs
individual, small and large group activities
communication between employees, residents, families
maintain attendance records
develop monthly activity calendar
arrange resident transportation
Nice-to-have
community planning
quality assurance participation
discharge planning
resident assessments
encourage self-initiated activities
provide reading materials
Key Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
One-year experience in a long-term care facility
Ability to read technical procedures
Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions