Activity Assistant

Description

Summary: Resident Activity Assistant organizes and participates in person-specific activity programming,

including one to one interventions, small group facilitation and large group presentations. Capable of documenting

individual participation and value of approaches in medical record.

Essential Functions:

• •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.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Education:

• •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*
• •High School Diploma or GED AND minimum of 6 college credits*(as required by NCCAP) or
• •State-specific certification as an Activity Assistant

Licenses/Certification:

Certified Recreation Therapist, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant or Activity Assistant Certified (NCCAP or state-specific) preferred

Experience:

• •Prefer minimum of 500 hours of experience in activity programming in any setting prior to hire.
• •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