Activity Assistant

POSITION:
The Activity Assistant provides therapeutic activities to residents that are designed to

meet the interests and to improve the physical, mental and psychosocial well-being of each

resident according to the comprehensive resident assessment and plan of care.

REPORTING:
This position is responsible to the Activity Director.

REQUIREMENTS/ QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent

• Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical

information, and to be easily understood through verbal communication in the English language.

• Must have exceptional communication and customer service skills, and be empathetic.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, responsible parties, staff and outside resources and agencies.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Gathers data from assigned residents to complete and update activity

assessments and plans of care.

• Communicates information to immediate supervisor and other caregivers as appropriate
• Carries out individual and group activities that meet the functional levels, needs and interests (including cultural and religious interests) of each resident
• Provides activities to bed-bound residents and other residents confined to their rooms that reflect life-long interests (such as music, reading, visits with people of shared interests and in-room projects) and that are appropriate to the individual’s functional abilities and level of participation.
• Assists residents with these activities as needed