What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Assistant position at Medilodge of West Bloomfield?
Description:
Summary: Resident Activity Assistant organizes and participates in person-specific activity programming,
including one to one interventions, small group facilitation and large group presentations. Capable of documenting
individual participation and value of approaches in medical record.
Essential Functions:
- Assists the resident activity director as needed.
- Utilizes the environment to provide both comfort and stimulation to the resident population.
- Fosters a sense of community within the center environment.
- Leads and participates in individual and group activities.
- Utilizes a variety of models to achieve individualized programming, such a pet therapy, music therapy, art therapy, etc.
- Assists with decorating the facility and preparing for special events and seasonal parties.
- Develops and posts monthly calendar as a planning resource for residents and families.
- Participates in recreational programs for residents confined to their rooms.
- Promotes volunteer efforts in the community.
- Maintains records of activities and attendance.
- Stores activity equipment and supplies and cleans area after conclusion of the activity.
- Utilizes the biopsychosocial model to support resident well-being.
Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelors in Recreational Therapy or Occupational Therapy or
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant human service field, 20 hrs CEU’s within 1 year of hire* or state specific training to be initiated at first offering or
- Certification as Occupational Therapy Assistant or
- Associate degree in human service field, 20 hrs CEU’s within 1 year of hire* or
- NCCAP Certified as Activity Assistant Certified*
- High School Diploma or GED AND minimum of 6 college credits*(as required by NCCAP) or
- State-specific certification as an Activity Assistant
Licenses/Certification:
- Certified Recreation Therapist, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant or Activity Assistant Certified (NCCAP or state-specific) preferred
Experience:
- Prefer minimum of 500 hours of experience in activity programming in any setting prior to hire.
- For high school/GED educated applicants, college courses must include one English course in composition, report or technical writing, and one course in areas of Art/Recreation Programming, Sciences, or Management with a passing grade.
- Acceptable areas of in-service education and CEU’s can be reviewed at www.nccap.org