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Activities Assistant

An Activity Assistant coordinates the activity program to meet the needs, interests, and capabilities of the residents.

Education & Experience:
None required

Salary Average
$12.95/hour

Certifications
None required

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Activities Director

Activities Director

 

The Activity Director is responsible for directing the development, implementation, supervision and ongoing evaluation of the activities program. This includes scheduling activities, both individual and groups, implementing and/or delegating implementation of these programs, monitoring and evaluating the response to the programs to determine if the activities meet the assessed needs of the resident.

Education & Experience:
An Activity Director may be required to be certified in the field of Therapeutic Activities, or be a qualified occupational therapist (OT) or occupational therapy assistant (OT). A candidate must be knowledgeable of federal, state, and accreditation standards related to the provision of an Activities program and may be required to be a Certified Activities Professional

Salary Average
$47,000

Certifications
None required

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