Activities Assistant

Responsibilities

• Assists the Activity Coordinator in implementing and executing an Activity Program for all residents in the facility.
• Leads group activities as assigned by the Activity Coordinator.
• Provides one-to-one activities to those who cannot be in a group setting.
• Aids in planning Activity Program through Resident’s Council and Activity Coordinator.
• Maintains attendance sheets on participants.
• Assists residents to and from activities.
• Communicates status of residents to Activity Coordinator.
• Makes arrangements for movies, live entertainment for special programs, and group outings, such as picnics, ball games or sightseeing.
• Sets up and assigns duties and delegation of responsibilities to volunteers.
• This position has access to protected health information in the resident’s financial and medical records to conduct job duties.

Qualifications

• Experience in long term care required; preferred in recreational setting.
• An interest in people; the ability to communicate ideas; to instruct residents and communicate with them appropriately.
• Ability to direct and perform a variety of activities and to respond to varied needs of residents.
• Able to motivate residents and in promoting their well being through direct activities.
• Able to interpret feelings, ideas, or facts in terms of personal viewpoint.
• Must be able to evaluate resident’s progress and accurately report to Activities Coordinator.
• Imagination and creativity are necessary.