Activity Assistant

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: ACTIVITY ASSISTANT
DEPARTMENT: ACTIVITIES CLASSIFICATION: NON-EXEMPT
REPORTS TO: ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR

POSITION PURPOSE:
Assist the Activity Director with daily resident activity program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate stimulating activities programming.
• Create a strong and active volunteer program.
• Communicate regularly with resident families and the entire care team.
• Prepare and review monthly newsletter and activities calendar.
• Lead group activities.
• Report and document on resident’s progress.
• Visits with residents on a one-on-one basis as directed.
• Evaluate and reassess activity interventions based on the interdisciplinary plan of care and
make revisions as appropriate.
• Ensure documentation meets compliance with regulatory standards.
• Reports to the Activity Director on residents’ responses and/or progress to specific
approaches utilized and maintains appropriate documentation.
• Effectively manages the care of assigned patients using knowledge, skills, judgment, and
decision-making skills for the specific area. Effectively carries out the Activities role as
assigned.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
EDUCATION/REQUIREMENTS:
At least one year of long-term care or assisted living experience or equivalent combination of
experience and education. Ability to produce stimulating programs. Strong communication and
computer skills are required.