The primary purpose of the Activity Assistant is to assist the Activity Director in running a creative and interactive activities program that meets the diverse needs of each resident
Job Summary
The primary purpose of the Activity Assistant is to assist the Activity Director in running a creative and interactive activities program that meets the diverse needs of each resident.
This role involves planning and conducting individual and group activities, assisting with transportation arrangements, and maintaining communication between employees, residents, and families.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, and the work environment noise level is usually low to moderate.
Matching Summary
The primary purpose of the Activity Assistant is to assist the Activity Director in running a creative and interactive activities program that meets the diverse needs of each resident.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
planning and conducting group activities
resident transportation assistance
activity calendar development
communication with residents and families
maintaining attendance records
assisting with activity care plans
Nice-to-have
encouraging resident participation
providing Braille or audio materials
participating in community planning
quality assurance support
clean and orderly activity department
Key Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Preferably one-year experience in long term care
Ability to read technical procedures and policy manuals