Activities Assistant
About The Position
Resident Activity Assistant organizes and participates in person-specific activity programming, including one to one interventions, small group facilitation and large group presentations. The role involves documenting individual participation and the value of approaches in the medical record. The assistant utilizes the environment to provide both comfort and stimulation to the resident population, fostering a sense of community within the center. They lead and participate in individual and group activities, using a variety of models such as pet therapy, music therapy, and art therapy. Responsibilities also include assisting with facility decoration, preparing for special events, developing and posting monthly activity calendars, and participating in recreational programs for residents confined to their rooms. The role promotes volunteer efforts and maintains records of activities and attendance, while also ensuring activity equipment and supplies are stored and areas are cleaned post-activity. The assistant utilizes the biopsychosocial model to support resident well-being.
Requirements
- Bachelors in Recreational Therapy or Occupational Therapy or Bachelor’s degree in relevant human service field, 20 hrs CEU’s within 1 year of hire or state specific training to be initiated at first offering or Certification as Occupational Therapy Assistant or Associate degree in human service field, 20 hrs CEU’s within 1 year of hire or NCCAP Certified as Activity Assistant Certified or High School Diploma or GED AND minimum of 6 college credits(as required by NCCAP) or State-specific certification as an Activity Assistant
- For high school/GED educated applicants, college courses must include one English course in composition, report or technical writing, and one course in areas of Art/Recreation Programming, Sciences, or Management with a passing grade.
- Acceptable areas of in-service education and CEU’s can be reviewed at www.nccap.org
Nice To Haves
- Certified Recreation Therapist, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant or Activity Assistant Certified (NCCAP or state-specific) preferred
- Minimum of 500 hours of experience in activity programming in any setting prior to hire.
Responsibilities
- Assists the resident activity director as needed.
- Utilizes the environment to provide both comfort and stimulation to the resident population.
- Fosters a sense of community within the center environment.
- Leads and participates in individual and group activities.
- Utilizes a variety of models to achieve individualized programming, such a pet therapy, music therapy, art therapy, etc.
- Assists with decorating the facility and preparing for special events and seasonal parties.
- Develops and posts monthly calendar as a planning resource for residents and families.
- Participates in recreational programs for residents confined to their rooms.
- Promotes volunteer efforts in the community.
- Maintains records of activities and attendance.
- Stores activity equipment and supplies and cleans area after conclusion of the activity.
- Utilizes the biopsychosocial model to support resident well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
