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 and group activities, assisting with communication between employees, residents, and families, and developing monthly activity calendars.
The role involves assisting with resident assessments, discharge planning, 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 needs of each resident.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Plan and conduct activities
Communicate with residents and staff
Develop activity calendars
Maintain attendance records
Assist with resident assessments
Nice-to-have
Creative and interactive programs
Community planning
Resident outings
Self-initiated activities
Key Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
One-year experience in long term care facility preferred