Activity Assistant

POSITION DESCRIPTION: As an Activity Assistant you are responsible for supporting the efforts of the Activity Director in assessing, selecting, organizing, and implementing activity/recreational services to address the individualized needs and interests of the overall patient population within the center.

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. 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. Available to work on weekdays and alternating weekends. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Merriam Gardens Healthcare & Rehab