DescriptionTITLE: Activities AssistantREPORTS TO: Director of ActivitiesNon-ExemptPURPOSE OF POSITION:Shift Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm The primary purpose of the position is to assist in conducting and supervising resident group activities that are individualized to match the skills, abilities, and interests/preferences of each resident in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the Director of Activities. ROLE and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist Director of Activities in conducting and supervising group activities. Ensure group activities begin on time, per schedule. Ensure supplies needed to do the activity are available. Assist in the development of the activity calendar, ensuring the calendar is accurate, attractive, and posted prior to first of the month. Assist in developing a monthly newsletter, ensuring newsletter articles are collected and delivered for typing timely for printing. Assist the Director in conducting individual stimulation for bed/room-bound Individual stimulation is to be conducted per activity calendar. Ensure that supplies and equipment are available. KEY CHARACTERISTICS:
- Highly focused and strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions.
- Excellent communication skills written in oral.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and the public. Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing a quality activities program. High School Diploma or GED.