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Activity Assitant
The following is a non-exhaustive criteria that relates to the job of a Activity Assistant, and it is consistent with the business needs of the facility. These are legitimate measures of the qualifications for a Activity Assistant, and are related to the functions that are essential to the job of a Activity Assistant.
KNOWLEDGE BASE:
- High school graduate with certification where required by state regulations.
- Excellent creative and communication skills.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills with high level of energy and enthusiasm.
- Ability to perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below.
- Genuine care for and interest in elderly and handicapped people.
- Ability to comply with the Patient Bill of Rights and the Employee Responsibilities.
- Ability to comply with Company and departmental safety policies and procedures.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: 75% Indoors. 25% Outdoors
WORK PACE: Self-paced.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Maintain detailed records of activity programs and participation of individual residents, identifying progress.
- Conduct resident activity histories and assessments as required by state and federal standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Assist in planning of activity groups and special events.
- Assist in 1 on 1 or in room activity.
- Assist in maintaining a safe environment for residents.
- Ability to assist residents to and from activities.
Reliability, trustworthiness and consistency with regard to attendance is extremely important to this job. The ability to regularly and timely attend work, cooperative and politely work and deal with others, and to effectively multi-task and work in a stressful environment are also essential functions to this job.
STATEMENT: This position reports directly to the Activity Director.
APPLICANT DECLARATION: I have read the qualifications and requirements of the position of Activity Assistant. I understand and certify that the foregoing is a non-exhaustive criteria that is consistent with the business needs of this facility and is a legitimate measure of the qualifications for a Activity Assistant; and relates to the functions that are essential to the job of a Activity Assistant. To the best of my knowledge, I confirm and certify that I can perform these duties.