Activity Assistant

JOB SUMMARY: 

 The primary purpose of the Activity Assistant position is to assist in planning, organizing, developing, and implementing the resident activity programs of the facility.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administrative Functions

·Assist in planning, organizing, and implementing group and individual activities based on residents’ individual needs as identified in residents’ healthcare plans.

·        Assist in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family as directed by the Activity Director.

·        Assist in maintaining a balance of recreational activities based on the particular demographics of the residents.

·        Assist in the coordination of activity schedules with other departments as necessary.

·        Communicate residents’ programs to residents, families, volunteers, and facility staff.

·        Decorates monthly bulletin boards indicating future activities, holiday themes, and/or picture reviews of past activities.

·        Assists in the transportation of residents within the facility from one area of activity to another.

·        Participate in group activities to ensure maximum involvement by interested residents.

·        Help read incoming mail and address and post outgoing mail upon the resident’s request.

·        Arrange transportation for field trips as requested.

- JOB REQUIREMENTS: 

Education

·        Must possess, as a minimum, a High School Diploma or GED. 

·        Must possess, as a minimum, a High School Diploma or GED.

Experience           

·Must have a minimum of six (6) months of experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years, preferably within a healthcare setting.

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