The Activity Assistant will work directly under the supervision of the Activity Director to organize, direct and execute a well-balanced activity program.
Daily visitation on a one to one basis
Balance of small, medium and large group activities
Balance of recreational, intellectual, religious service and community orientated programs.
Daily group exercise
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.
