Activities Assistant - Part time Days

SSM Health • MO-SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, MO

35d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs activity based programs and visits in support of patient care plan. This is a part-time day-shift position working Tuesdays and Fridays and an additional shift some time during the pay period. The hours are from 9am to 5:30pm. Every third weekend. No call requirements. Pediatric experience is highly preferred.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience
• No experience required
• Proof of motor vehicle liability insurance that meets minimum state requirements upon hire and upon request.
• Constant standing.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
• Frequent walking, reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving patients.
• Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare crawling.
• Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment.
• Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department.
• State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin
• Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) And Driver’s License State of Issuance

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• May conduct assessment of activity needs to meet individual treatment goals and objectives.
• Facilitates and participates in activity-related projects and events.
• Keeps treatment area clean, safe, and organized.
• Maintains documentation of activity programs and participation.
• Assists with setup and takedown of furniture and materials for activities.
• May oversee volunteers.
• Performs clerical tasks as needed.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED