General Job Summary:

Will assist Director of Activities to develop and execute the recreational and entertainment programs designed for facility residents. Works with other Activities Assistants and volunteers to ensure resident social and psychological goals/needs are being met. Will perform all other duties as required by supervisor.

Scope of Job Tasks:

Responsible for planning and participating in recreation programs and group activities; for implementation of groups, special entertainment, special holiday events, and religious activities; working as a member of the rehabilitation team with the members of the professional staff; working with individual residents as needed; participating in groups and special services for bedridden and confused groups; assists in planning special programs for holiday or religious celebrations; represents the facility with community groups and civic agencies with which specialties or interests have been built, and develops appropriate working relationships. May be required to document in resident charts. Work hours will vary to meet needs of a schedule reflecting day time, weekend, and evening activities.