Activity Assistant

Capitol-River-Wellness-; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Capitol-River-Wellness- is seeking an Activity/Recreation Assistant to support the Activity/Recreation Director in assessing, selecting, organizing, and implementing activity/recreational services for the center's patients. The role focuses on promoting engagement and maintaining functional levels through varied programs and activities.

Responsibilities include delivering activity plans, overseeing safety precautions, and encouraging participation in arts, community outings, religious

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with course work in recreation is desirable.
• Completion of a state approved activity-training course is preferred but not required.
• Previous experience in leading recreational activities is desired.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development and delivery of activity/recreational programs to promote patient engagement.
• Maintains precautions/limitations list on each patient.
• Encourages patient participation in group and individual activities including arts/crafts, outings, religious activities, educational activities, and community service.

Education

High School Diploma

State-approved activity-training course

Job description

Objective

The Activity/Recreation Assistant supports the efforts of the Activity/Recreation Director in the assessing, selecting, organizing, and implementing of activity/recreational services to address the individualized needs and interests of the overall patient population within the center.

Activity/Recreation Assistant Responsibilities

• Assists in the development and delivery of activity/recreational programs to promote the patients’ opportunities for engaging in normal life enhancement pursuits and to increase and/or maintain functioning levels.
• Maintains precautions/limitations list on each patient.
• Encourages patient participation in group and individual activities including arts/crafts, community outings, religious activities, intellectual/educational activities, community/center service activities, recreational activities, etc.
• Performs any miscellaneous work assignments as may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with course work in recreation is desirable; Completion of a state approved activity-training course is preferred but not required.
• Previous experience in leading recreational activities, arts/crafts, intellectual/educational activities, community outings, etc., desired.