Activity Assistant

Description:

Position Purpose: Assists in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating all recreational, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual programs, in accordance with facility policy, the resident’s care plan, and as directed by supervisors.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• The Activities Assistant will assist the Activities Director in creating a monthly calendar of activities written in a large print and posted in a prominent location that is visible to residents and visitors.
• The Activities Assistant will coordinate and assist residents in getting to activity locations within the facility.
• The Activities Assistant will assist in conducting scheduled activities to promote the physical, social, and mental well-being of residents.

The Activities Assistant will observe resident mood, behavior, and degree of involvement in facility activities and report any changes or concerns to the Activities Director.

The Activities Assistant will involve residents and families in planning activities program when possible.

The Activities Assistant will assist with conducting in room activities programs for those residents who benefit from one-on-one visits.

The Activities Assistant will assist with Resident/Family Council meetings as indicated.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements: