Activities Assistant Jobs

SUMMARY

The Activities Assistant will oversee the daily operations of activities and programming.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

• Monitors and evaluates programs and activities within department to ensure volunteers are following processes and meet expectations for Activities.

• Coordinates between activities staff and other members of the interdisciplinary team.

• Arranges the common area set-ups for Activities. Coordinates with set-up team from housekeeping and culinary.

• Maintains adequate supplies, equipment, documents, paper, ink, etc. May need to requisition supplies with program director approval.

• Flexible work schedule; including but not limited to evenings and weekends.

• Serve as backup on other units as needed.

• Attends interdisciplinary meetings as needed.

• Diffuse crisis or situations when they arise.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Each person in this position will act as the Charge Activity representative in the Activity
Directors absence.

QUALIFICATIONS
(EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE)

Must have a minimum of 1 year experience in a long term health care setting, or mental health setting; direct care of seniors who have all types of dementia. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) also required.