The primary purpose of the Activity Assistant is to assist the Activity Director in running a creative and interactive activities program that meets the interests and needs of each resident
Job Summary
The primary purpose of the Activity Assistant is to assist the Activity Director in running a creative and interactive activities program that meets the interests and needs of each resident.
This role involves participating in planning and conducting individual, small and large group activities, as well as assisting with transportation and documentation tasks.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, and the noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Matching Summary
The primary purpose of the Activity Assistant is to assist the Activity Director in running a creative and interactive activities program that meets the interests and needs of each resident.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Planning and conducting group activities
Resident transportation assistance
Maintaining activity attendance records
Effective communication with residents and staff
Assisting in activity care plans and assessments
Nice-to-have
Encouraging self-initiated resident activities
Providing materials in Braille or audio formats
Participating in community planning
Maintaining a clean and orderly activity department
Key Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Preferable one-year experience in long term care
Ability to read technical procedures and policy manuals