Activities Assistant
An Activity Assistant coordinates the activity program to meet the needs, interests, and capabilities of the residents.
Education & Experience:
None required
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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