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 physical, mental, and psychosocial 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 physical, mental, and psychosocial needs of each resident.
Essential duties include participating in planning and conducting activities, providing good communication, assisting in developing activity calendars, and participating in discharge planning.
The role requires assisting with assessment documentation, maintaining the cleanliness of the Activity Department, and arranging transportation for residents when necessary.
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 physical, mental, and psychosocial needs of each resident.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Creative and interactive activities program
Resident interests and needs
Individual, small, and large group activities
Communication with stakeholders
Maintain attendance records
Nice-to-have
Community planning
Quality Assurance support
Resident transportation arrangements
Encourage self-initiated activities
Key Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
One-year experience in long term care facility preferred