Activities Assistant

The primary purpose of this position is to assist with the operations of the activities department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, established facility policies and procedures and as directed by the Activity Director.

• Facilitate activities as directed by the Activity Director (i.e., setting up necessary equipment and sup- plies, escorting residents to and from activities area and providing instruction).

• Supervise and assist residents engaged in scheduled activities as necessary.
• Make routine visits to in-room residents and assist them by writing letters, running errands, making appointments and assisting with crafts, projects, etc., as necessary.
• Observe and document resident attendance, mood, behavior and degree of involvement in facility activities.
• Interview residents or family members to obtain activities information.
• Involve the resident/family in planning activity programs when possible.
• Assume the authority, responsibility and accountability of Activity Assistant.
• Coordinate activities with other departments as necessary.
• Assist in making appointments for the resident as requested.

Assist in scheduling movies, planning parties and providing games/activities for residents.

• Assist with arranging transportation for activities trips when necessary.
• Others as deemed necessary and appropriate or as directed by the Activity Director.

Education:

• Must possess, as a minimum, two (2) year(s) of college. Degree preferred but not necessary.
• Must be a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or an activities professional who is licensed or certified by the state.

Experience:

• Must have, as a minimum, two (2) year(s) experience in a social or recreation program within the last five (5) years, one (1) of which was full-time in a patient activities program in a health care setting; or
• Must be a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant; or
• Must have completed a training course approved by the state.