Activity Assistant

About the Role

The Assistant Activity Director provides an ongoing program of activities designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident.

Responsibilities

• Group social activities
• Spiritual programs and attendance at houses of worship
• Provide opportunities for resident involvement in planning and implementation of activities
• Creative activities such as arts, crafts, music, drama, and educational programs
• Exercise activities
• Promotion of facility and community interaction
• Prepare, plan, and coordinate a monthly calendar of activities
• Oversight of Activity Aides
• Train and supervise volunteers when appropriate
• Assess resident needs and develop resident activities goals for the written care plan
• Encourage residents to participate in activities and document appropriately
• Review resident goals and progress notes
• Properly document MDS reports and progress notes
• Participate with the Administrator in developing the activity budget, including creatively sourcing funds
• Foster relationships with family members and community partners that may assist in supporting the Activity department
• Attend care plan meetings, QAPI, and department head meetings as necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or its equivalent
• 2 years minimum of experience in a social or recreational program
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Physical Demands

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of this position
• Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile people within the facility
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate