The primary purpose of the Activity Assistant is to assist the Activity Director run a creative and interactive activities program that meets the 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 that meets the physical, mental, and psychosocial needs of each resident.
This role involves participating in planning and conducting individual, small and large group activities and assisting with communication between employees, residents, families, and government agencies.
The Activity Assistant also helps develop monthly activity calendars, maintains attendance records, assists in discharge planning, and ensures the Activity Department is clean, orderly, and secured.
Matching Summary
The primary purpose of the Activity Assistant is to assist the Activity Director run a creative and interactive activities program that meets the physical, mental, and psychosocial needs of each resident.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
planning and conducting group activities
communication with residents and families
maintaining activity attendance records
assisting with resident transportation
clean and orderly activity department
Nice-to-have
encouraging self-initiated resident activities
providing materials in Braille or audio
participating in community planning
Key Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Preferable one-year experience in a long term care facility
Ability to read technical procedures and policy manuals