Activity Assistant

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.
Requirements
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