Activity Assistant

Company: Medilodge of Haggerty Road
Location: Plymouth
Posted on: March 28, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description 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. 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 Compensation details: 15.85-21.85 Hourly Wage PIa2b49a26af1c-25405-40029216

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