Activity Assistant

Activity Assistant Job Summary

Assists the Activity Director in the implementation of a quality activity program by motivating others and emphasizing teamwork.

Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or the equivalent
• Must be able to work varied hours – including nights, weekends and holidays, when necessary
• Acquire a minimum of ten(10) hours in-service training per year, relating to recreation/activities

Duties

• Assist residents to, from and with activities to enable maximum participation
• Record activity attendance and participation in both group and individual programs
• Lead assigned groups and individual activities
• Assist to maintain volunteer records
• Cook up arts and crafts program for all levels of residents
• Review resident activity care plan and assist in providing activities consistent with the plan
• Assist in seasonal and holiday decorating of facility
• Provide each resident with a current activity calendar
• Assist in maintaining an on-going program for resident birthday recognition
• Participate in community outings and special events as requested
• Escort residents to outside appointments, as needed
• Help stock and monitor resident store, as needed
• Report resident incidents and accidents to the nurse immediately
• Report personal injuries to the Office Manager, or designee, no matter how minor they may seem
• Report any suspected or observed resident abuse to the Administer, or designee, immediately
• Observe and report needed repairs and service issues, such as broken, defective, or lost equipment and environmental issues
• Attend all departmental meetings and/or inservices as required