The primary purpose of the Activity Department is to assist and run a creative and interactive activities program tailored to meet the interests and physical, mental, and psychosocial needs of each resident
Job Summary
The primary purpose of the Activity Department is to assist and run a creative and interactive activities program tailored to meet the interests and physical, mental, and psychosocial needs of each resident.
The role involves participating in planning and conducting individual, small, and large group activities while ensuring good communication between employees, residents, families, and external agencies.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, and the work environment noise level is usually low to moderate.
Matching Summary
The primary purpose of the Activity Department is to assist and run a creative and interactive activities program tailored to meet the interests and physical, mental, and psychosocial needs of each resident.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Planning and conducting group activities
Maintaining attendance records
Assisting with resident transportation
Supporting resident psychosocial needs
Effective communication with residents and staff
Assisting in activity care plans
Nice-to-have
Encouraging self-initiated resident activities
Providing materials in Braille or audio formats
Participating in community planning
Assisting Quality Assurance Committee
Maintaining a clean and secure department
Key Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Preferable one-year experience in long term care
Ability to read technical procedures and policy manuals