PART TIME Activity Assistant

Job Responsibilities

• The Activity Assistant will work directly under the supervision of the Activity Director to organize, direct and execute a well-balanced activity program.
• The program must be diversified enough to meet the varying needs of the residents with regard to age, background, physical limitations, interests, mental capacity, et.
• The program should include, but not limited to the following:
  • Daily visitation on a one to one basis for residents on the One to One program.
  • Selection of appropriate programs for the residents on the one to one program. (crafts, table games, service projects, intellectual activities, etc.).
  • Balance of small, medium and large group activities, as well as a balance of programs held on the varied floors and in the central activity room.
  • Balance of recreational, intellectual, religious service and community orientated programs.
  • Daily group exercise on floors where feasible, individual exercises when group sessions are not possible.
  • Leadership of evening and weekend programs at the direction of the Activity Director.
  • Daily recording of resident’s participation in activities. Charting residents progress quarterly or more often as needed.
  • Participation in the formulation of individual goals for each resident in cooperation with all departments, nursing, dietary, etc. (Attendance at patient - care conferences at the direction of the activity director.)
  • Attendance at in-service classes and workshops, both within and outside the facility and department conferences with consultant at the discretion of the Activity Director.
  • Contacting each new resident and familiarizing them with the activity opportunities available to them.
  • Assist in the formation of the monthly activity schedule and in the evaluation of all programs.
  • Responsible for the daily preparation of materials and supplies needed for the day’s programs and for informing the Activity Director of supplies that need to be acquired for upcoming programs.
  • Coordination of goals, schedule and program as not to clash with, but rather assist with all other departments.