The primary purpose of the Activity Assistant is to assist the Activity Director run a creative and interactive activities program in accordance with current standards and regulations
Job Summary
The primary purpose of the Activity Assistant is to assist the Activity Director run a creative and interactive activities program in accordance with current standards and regulations.
Essential duties include participating in planning and conducting individual, small, and large group activities, assisting with resident assessments, and maintaining attendance records.
The role requires assisting in providing good communication between employees, residents, families, and external agencies to ensure resident needs are met.
Matching Summary
The primary purpose of the Activity Assistant is to assist the Activity Director run a creative and interactive activities program in accordance with current standards and regulations.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Plan and conduct activities
Assist with resident assessments
Maintain attendance records
Provide communication support
Arrange resident transportation
Nice-to-have
Creative and interactive programs
Community planning involvement
Encourage self-initiated activities
Key Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
One year experience in long term care facility preferred