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