Standards of Practice

Sample Job Description - Activity Assistant
Long Term Care

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Summary:

Assists the Activity Director in the design, implementation, and evaluation of the activity program.

Personal Characteristics:

• Sincere interest and desire to work with the frail elderly and others who reside in the long term care continuum.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and through written word.
• Ability to interact with residents, families, staff, and the public.
• Ability to follow through on assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to manage time such that all tasks are completed within time allotted.

Qualifications:

• Certification as an Activity Assistant by the National Certification Council of Activity Professionals; or
• Certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Assistant by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification; or
• Has an Associates Degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field; or
• Has completed a state-approved training program; or
• Has a high school diploma.

Responsibilities:

• Implements activity programs as planned and assigned.
• Contributes to design, assessment, and evaluation process as required.
• Maintains current certification level.
• Participates in facility or professionally sponsored education opportunities.
• Follows facility policy at all times.

Adopted by the Board of Trustees, November 1996, Washington, D.C.
Copyrighted. Use only with permission.

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