The primary purpose of the Activity Assistant is to assist the Activity Director run a creative and interactive activities program
Job Summary
The primary purpose of the Activity Assistant is to assist the Activity Director run a creative and interactive activities program.
Participate in planning and conducting of individual, small and large group activities and assist in providing good communication between employees of all levels, residents, their families, support personnel, government agencies/personnel, and the public.
Assist in development of monthly activity calendar and maintaining attendance records, and assist with assessment documentation, quarterly progress notes as assigned by the Activity Director.
Matching Summary
The primary purpose of the Activity Assistant is to assist the Activity Director run a creative and interactive activities program.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
plan and conduct activities
communication with residents and families
develop activity calendar
maintain attendance records
assist with resident assessments
Nice-to-have
encourage self-initiated activities
provide reading materials
keep department clean and orderly
Key Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
One-year experience in long term care facility preferred