Activity Assistant *Bilingual Preferred*Experience Preferred*
Job Description
- Schedule is Tuesday - Saturday 7:30-4:00
- Bilingual preferred
Outgoing and fun personality is a must! An activity assistant plans, coordinates, and leads recreational, social, and therapeutic activities - such as crafts, games, and exercise classes - to improve the quality of life for our residents in our long term care facility. Key duties include in room visits, setting up/cleaning activity areas, encouraging resident engagement, transporting participants, documenting attendance, and adapting events to meet diverse physical or cognitive needs.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Activity Facilitation: Leads group activities (e.g., bingo, arts and crafts, fitness classes) and provides individualized support to residents with special needs.
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Event Coordination:
Assists in developing event schedules, decorating, and setting up/cleaning up activity spaces.
Engagement & Support: Encourages residents to attend, promotes a welcoming environment, and acts as a social companion.
Logistics & Documentation: Tracks resident attendance, collects feedback, and keeps records.
Safety & Compliance: Adheres to safety policies, ensures safe transport of residents, and reports changes in resident behavior or physical condition to nursing staff.
Interpersonal Skills: Patience, compassion, and the ability to build rapport with seniors.
Communication: Effective verbal communication to engage residents and collaborate with other team members.
Flexibility: Adaptability to change schedules or activities to meet needs.
Organization: Strong time-management skills and attention to detail.
Physical Fitness: Ability to move around freely, assist residents in wheelchairs, and move equipment
