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 individual and group activities, assisting with communication, developing activity calendars, and participating in resident assessments and discharge planning.
The role requires assisting in arranging transportation for residents, providing materials for activities, and maintaining a clean and orderly activity department.
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
activity calendar development
resident assessment documentation
maintaining attendance records
Nice-to-have
creative and interactive programs
community planning involvement
resident self-initiated activities encouragement
Key Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
One year experience in long term care facility preferred