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, assisting with communication, and developing monthly activity calendars.
The role involves assisting with discharge planning, activity care plans, resident assessments, 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
planning and conducting activities
resident communication
activity calendar development
resident assessment documentation
maintaining department orderliness
Nice-to-have
creative and interactive programming
community planning involvement
resident self-initiated activities encouragement
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