What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity Assistant position at Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation?
DEPARTMENT: Activities
SUPERVISOR: Activity Director
Summary
The purpose of the Activity Assistant position is to develop and carry out activities that enhance the residents' quality of life. The Activity Department orchestrates group, individual, and one-on-one activities. Activity programs operate within established policies and procedures as well as budgets. The goal of the Activity Department is to maintain self- confidence in residents, provide a sense of community, encourage socialization, improve physical and mental using mental and sensory stimulations, encourage participation is leisure activities, and develop a plan of care to improve and/or maintain each residents' psychosocial well-being.