The primary purpose of the Activity Department is to assist and 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 Department is to assist and 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, small, and large group activities, assisting in communication, and developing monthly activity calendars.
The role requires assisting with assessment documentation, quarterly progress notes, and maintaining a clean and orderly department.
Matching Summary
The primary purpose of the Activity Department is to assist and run a creative and interactive activities program designed to meet the interests and needs of each resident.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
plan and conduct activities
maintain attendance records
develop monthly activity calendar
assess resident needs
provide reading materials
keep department clean and orderly
Nice-to-have
community planning
arrange resident transportation
encourage self-initiated activities
Key Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
One-year experience in long term care facility preferred