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, small, and large group activities, and assisting in providing good communication between employees, residents, families, and external agencies.
The role involves assisting in the development of monthly activity calendars, maintaining attendance records, and participating in discharge planning and activity care plans.
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 group activities
Communication with residents and families
Maintaining attendance records
Assisting with resident assessments
Ensuring a clean and orderly department
Nice-to-have
Creative and interactive programming
Community planning involvement
Encouraging self-initiated activities
Key Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
One year experience in long term care facility preferred