Activities Assistant
About The Position
1. Assists director in planning and carrying out a program of activities which will provide entertainment, inter-communication, exercise, relaxation, opportunity to express creative talent, and fulfill basic psychological, social and spiritual needs, and which will be available to all residents, subject to written restrictions and limitations. 2. Encourages and provides craft activities among residents in groups or individually in recreation areas or in residents’ rooms. 3. Encourages residents to participate in religious activities to full their basic and spiritual needs. 5. Visits non ambulatory residents, writes letters for them, provides one-on-one visits, runs errands and assists residents to church services within limitations, etc. Reads to residents or provides reading material as appropriate. Provides activities appropriate for the individual resident. 6. Oversees and initiates volunteer groups in the various activity programs.
Requirements
- Must be state tested, have recent nurse aide training completion certificate, or be willing to train.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working in direct care services and activities preferred.
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assists director in planning and carrying out activities programs.
- Provides and encourages craft activities.
- Encourages residents to participate in religious activities.
- Visits non ambulatory residents and provides one-on-one support.
- Oversees and initiates volunteer groups in activity programs.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
