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Activity Assistant-Full Time
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What they do
A Recreation or Activities Worker leads tours and vacation trips in outdoor or wilderness areas. Leads hiking, rafting, canoeing, climbing or diving activities for a group. Provides specialized knowledge about the history, terrain, ecology or wildlife for the tour. Manages transportation, equipment and provisions and assists with cooking.
$32,513 / year median in Wisconsin
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Activity Assistant-Full Time Avina of Kenosha Kenosha, WI Job Details Full-time $14 an hour 9 hours ago Qualifications Recreation therapy Patient progress tracking Program design Resident hobbies assistance Operations coordination planning Resource scheduling coordination Care coordination meetings experience Schedule creation Wellness activities for care recipients Patient progress monitoring Fitness activities for care recipients Entry level Coordinating resident events Full Job Description Job Responsibilities Hours are 9am to 5pm (every other weekend) The Activity Assistant will work directly under the supervision of the Activity Director to organize, direct and execute a well-balanced activity program. The program must be diversified enough to meet the varying needs of the residents with regard to age, background, physical limitations, interests, mental capacity, et. The program should include, but not limited to the following: Daily visitation on a one to one basis for residents on the One to One program. Selection of appropriate programs for the residents on the one to one program. (crafts, table games, service projects, intellectual activities, etc.). Balance of small, medium and large group activities, as well as a balance of programs held on the varied floors and in the central activity room. Balance of recreational, intellectual, religious service and community orientated programs. Daily group exercise on floors where feasible, individual exercises when group sessions are not possible. Leadership of evening and weekend programs at the direction of the Activity Director. Daily recording of resident's participation in activities. Charting residents progress quarterly or more often as needed. Participation in the formulation of individual goals for each resident in cooperation with all departments, nursing, dietary, etc. (Attendance at patient - care conferences at the direction of the activity director.) Attendance at in-service classes and workshops, both within and outside the facility and department conferences with consultant at the discretion of the Activity Director. Contacting each new resident and familiarizing them with the activity opportunities available to them. Assist in the formation of the monthly activity schedule and in the evaluation of all programs. Responsible for the daily preparation of materials and supplies needed for the day's programs and for informing the Activity Director of supplies that need to be acquired for upcoming programs. Coordination of goals, schedule and program as not to clash with, but rather assist with all other departments.