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 activities, assisting with communication, developing activity calendars, and participating in discharge planning and care plan implementation.
The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and involves standing/walking very frequently, with occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
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 and engagement
activity calendar development
resident assessment documentation
maintaining department orderliness
Nice-to-have
creative and interactive programming
community planning involvement
resident transportation arrangement
Braille or audio book provision
Key Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
One year experience in long term care facility preferred