Activity Assistant

Job Responsibilities

• Organize, direct, and execute a well-balanced activity program.
• Daily visitation on a one-to-one basis.
• Balance small, medium, and large group activities.
• Balance recreational, intellectual, religious service, and community-oriented programs.
• Lead daily group exercise sessions.
• Lead evening and weekend programs as directed by the Activity Director.
• Record daily resident participation in activities.
• Chart residents' progress quarterly or more often as needed.
• Collaborate with all departments, including nursing, dietary, to formulate individual goals for each resident.
• Attend patient-care conferences as directed by the Activity Director.
• Participate in in-service classes and workshops, both within and outside the facility.
• Attend department conferences with consultants as directed by the Activity Director.
• Contact each new resident and familiarize them with available activity opportunities.
• Aid in the formation of the monthly activity schedule and evaluate all programs.
• Prepare daily materials and supplies needed for programs.
• Inform the Activity Director of supplies needed for upcoming programs.
• Coordinate goals, schedules, and programs to complement, rather than conflict with, other departments.