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, maintaining communication, developing activity calendars, and assisting with resident assessments and care plans.
The role requires assisting in arranging transportation for residents and encouraging participation in self-initiated activities, while maintaining a clean and orderly department.
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 employees, residents, families
maintain attendance records
resident assessments and care plans
Nice-to-have
community planning
quality assurance participation
resident transportation arrangements
encourage self-initiated activities
Key Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
One-year experience in long term care facility preferred