The primary purpose of the Activity Department is to assist and run a creative and interactive activities program designed 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 designed to meet the interests and physical, mental, and psychosocial 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 government agencies.
The role involves assisting in the development of monthly activity calendars, maintaining attendance records, and participating in discharge planning and resident assessments.
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 physical, mental, and psychosocial needs of each resident.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
creative and interactive activities program
resident needs assessment
communication with stakeholders
activity calendar development
attendance record maintenance
resident transportation arrangement
Nice-to-have
resident self-initiated activities
Braille or audio books
clean, orderly and secured department
Key Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
One-year experience in long term care facility
Ability to read technical procedures
Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals