The primary purpose of the Activity Assistant is to assist the Activity Director run a creative and interactive activities program in accordance with current federal, state, local and corporate standards
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 federal, state, local and corporate standards.
Essential duties include participating in planning and conducting individual, small and large group activities, assisting in providing good communication between employees, residents, and families, and developing monthly activity calendars.
The position requires the ability to solve practical problems and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
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 federal, state, local and corporate standards.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Plan and conduct activities
Communicate with residents and families
Develop monthly activity calendar
Maintain attendance records
Assist with resident assessments
Arrange resident transportation
Nice-to-have
Encourage self-initiated activities
Provide reading materials in Braille or audio books
Keep Activity Department clean and orderly
Key Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
One-year experience in a long term care facility preferred