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 individual and group activities, assisting with communication, developing activity calendars, and arranging resident transportation.
The role requires assisting with assessment documentation, maintaining department order, and encouraging resident participation in self-initiated activities.
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
activity calendar development
attendance record maintenance
transportation arrangement
resident assessment documentation
Nice-to-have
creative and interactive programming
community planning involvement
quality assurance committee participation
resident self-initiated activities encouragement
Key Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
One-year experience in long term care facility preferred