Overview
Overview section
Responsibilities
TheActivities Assistantis responsible for assisting with the implementation of activities for participants that are tailored to the needs and limitations of the frail and elderly.
- Assists with the development and implementation of recreational activities that meet the interests, needs and capabilities of participants under the supervision of Recreation Therapist.
- Assesses and re-assesses participants’ functional status in relationship to participation in recreational activities, in collaboration with the Recreation Therapist.
- Assists participants with non-skilled activities of daily living.
- Leads and/or assists in large groups, small groups 1:1’s and individual activities such as exercise, arts and crafts, games and current events. Assists in the organizing of special events and outings, in collaboration with the Recreation Therapist.
- Performs preparation and cleanup of activities by putting away supplies and straightening out activity areas.
- Attends meetings regarding participant care as assigned by the Recreation Therapist.
- Assists Day Center staff in providing lunch service and assistance with arriving participants, as appropriate and approved by the ADHC Supervisor.
- Orders supplies for department and maintains department equipment, within reason and ability of position.
- Completes assigned charting and reporting as assigned by Recreation Therapist.
REQUIRED
- High School diploma or GED
- A minimum of one year experience working with the frail or elderly.
PREFERRED
- Experience working with the elderly designing and implementing activities
- Bi-lingual-Spanish, Russian, Punjabi or Hmong
