Activities Assistant PT

General Duties

• Affords support to the Activity Director in assessing, selecting, organizing, and implementing activity/recreational services tailored to meet the unique needs and interests of the patient population.
• Develops and delivers recreational programs aimed at enhancing patients' engagement in normal life pursuits and maintaining or improving their functional levels.
• Maintains a precautions/limitations list for each patient.
• Incentivizes patient participation in various activities such as arts/crafts, community outings, religious activities, intellectual/educational activities, community/center service activities, recreational activities, etc.
• Performs any additional work assignments as needed.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma with coursework in recreation is desirable.
• Completion of a state-approved activity-training course is preferred but not required.
• Previous experience in leading recreational activities, arts/crafts, intellectual/educational activities, community outings, etc., is desired.