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.
This must be done in accordance with current federal, state, local and corporate standards, regulations, and guidelines to assure that an on-going program of activities is designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and physical, mental, and psychosocial needs of each resident.
Assist in providing good communication between employees of all levels, residents, their families, support personnel, government agencies/personnel, and the public to ensure the needs and best interest of the residents, community and facility are met to the extent possible.
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
creative and interactive activities program
meet resident needs
individual, small and large group activities
maintain attendance records
discharge planning
resident assessments
arrange transportation for residents
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 a long term care facility (preferable)