Job Description
Job 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 orBachelor’s degree in relevant human service field, 20 hrs CEU’s within 1 year of hireor state specific training to be initiated at first offering orCertification as Occupational Therapy Assistant orAssociate degree in human service field, 20 hrs CEU’s within 1 year of hireorNCCAP Certified as Activity Assistant CertifiedHigh School Diploma or GED AND minimum of 6 college credits(as required by NCCAP) orState-specific certification as an Activity AssistantLicenses / Certification :
Certified Recreation Therapist, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant or Activity Assistant Certified (NCCAP or state-specific) preferredExperience :
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.orgCompensation details : 15-21 Hourly Wage
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