What does an Activities Assistant do?
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What the job involves
- Plan and implement recreational and social programs for residents.
- Escort residents to and from activities and appointments.
- Maintain activity supplies and keep spaces organized.
- Document resident participation and attendance.
- Coordinate special events and outings.
- Collaborate with the activities director and team.
- Encourage resident engagement and build relationships.
Summed up from 30 recent Activities Assistant job postings.
Skills employers ask for
- Long-Term Care 1 in 10 postings
- Special Events 1 in 10 postings
- Microsoft Office 1 in 10 postings
- Certified Activity Therapist 1 in 10 postings
- Project Planning 1 in 15 postings
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Certifications and licenses
- Driver's License 2 in 10 postings
- CPR Certification 1 in 10 postings
- Basic Life Support 1 in 35 postings
- National Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Certification 1 in 35 postings
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Experience asked for
- No experience needed 1 in 10 postings
- 1 to 2 years 7 in 10 postings
- 3 to 4 years 1 in 10 postings
- 5 years or more 1 in 25 postings
Typical ask: 1 year.
Education asked for
- High school diploma or GED 8 in 10 postings
- Associate degree 1 in 25 postings
- Bachelor's degree 1 in 10 postings
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Is this role in demand?
2,968 open Activities Assistant jobs across the US right now.
Most openings
- Ohio252 open
- New York221 open
- Pennsylvania210 open
- Massachusetts167 open
- California163 open
Typical pay $37,400 a year (most between $35k and $43k). See the full salary breakdown