POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Must have at least a C.N.A. As an activity assistant you are responsible for supporting the efforts of the Activity Director in the assessing, selecting, organizing, and implementing of activity/recreational services to address the individualized needs and interests of the overall patient population within the center. This position will perform part-time activities duties as well as part-time restorative services in order to accumulate to full-time hours.

GENERAL DUTIES

· Assists in the development and delivery of activity/recreational programs to promote the patients’ opportunities for engaging in normal life enhancement pursuits and to increase and/or maintain functioning levels.

· Maintains precautions/limitations list on each patient.

· Encourages patient participation in group and individual activities including arts/crafts, community outings, religious activities, intellectual/educational activities, community/center service activities, recreational activities, etc.

· Performs any miscellaneous work assignments as may be required.

Perform rotating restorative schedules.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma with course work in recreation is desirable; Completion of a state approved activity-training course is preferred but not required.
Previous experience in leading recreational activities, arts/crafts, intellectual/educational activities, community outings, etc., desired
Must at least have C.N.A license

BENEFITS

· 401K

· Annual evaluations

· Dental insurance

· Disability insurance

· Electronic documentation

· Employee appreciation events

· Health insurance

· Life insurance

· Modified Comp

· Paid time off

· Tuition reimbursement

· Vision insurance