An Activity Assistant helps keep people entertained. In long-term care facilities, Activity Assistants create opportunities for socialization, exercise and creative thinking that can improve residents’ quality of life. Aboard cruise ships, an Activity Assistant ensures that passengers enjoy their vacations and have plenty to do both while at sea and in ports of call. As a result, they can have a big impact on customer satisfaction. Activity Assistants working in summer camps, schools and daycare centers provide opportunities for learning and enrichment, contributing to the organizations’ success.
Was macht ein Activity Assistant?
An Activity Assistant, or Activity Aide, assists with the planning and execution of recreational events and outings, working everywhere from nursing homes to summer camps to cruise ships. Their duties include coming up with ideas for activities, creating activity schedules and maintaining records of events held.
Aufgaben
Ein Activity Assistant sollte in der Lage sein, verschiedene Aufgaben und Verantwortlichkeiten zu erfüllen. Im Folgenden sind einige Aufgaben und Verantwortlichkeiten aufgeführt, die ein Activity Assistant ausführen können sollte:
Brainstorming ideas for activities
Creating schedules that detail the activities by day, week and month
Advertising activities that are open to the public
Attending or leading activities to ensure that events go smoothly
Adhering to budgetary guidelines when planning activities
Working with vendors to provide food, music, supplies and services for activities as needed
Soliciting feedback from participants to identify what worked well and what areas of improvement exist
Keeping detailed records of activities to track participation rates, costs and other metrics
Benötigte Fähigkeiten
Ein wettbewerbsfähiger Activity Assistant verfügt über bestimmte Fähigkeiten und Qualifikationen, darunter:
Creative thinking skills to continuously plan unique events
Budgeting skills to control activity costs
Organizational skills to plan multiple events at once
Interpersonal skills to interact positively with other staff members and activity participants
Computer skills to use email, word processing, recordkeeping and spreadsheet software
Problem-solving skills to overcome obstacles before and during activities
Written communication skills to compile participant surveys and activity reports
Knowledge of CPR and basic first aid
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