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 assessments, progress notes, and maintaining a clean and orderly Activity Department.
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
resident assessment
transportation arrangement
maintaining department order
Nice-to-have
creative and interactive programs
community planning
resident self-initiated activities
reading materials in Braille or audio
Key Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
One-year experience in long term care facility preferred