Activities Assistant - Long Term Care

SSM Health • MO-The Sarah Community, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We’re seeking an outgoing, creative, and leadership-minded Activities Assistant to support our residents through meaningful engagement and daily programming. This role involves leading and assisting with group activities, providing one-on-one visits, completing daily charting, conducting initial assessments for new residents, collaborating on new activity ideas, and participating in community outings. The position requires a high school diploma or GED or 10 years of work experience, and no prior experience is required. A clean driving record and proof of motor vehicle liability insurance are also necessary. The role involves constant standing, frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling of objects up to 25 lbs, and frequent use of hearing and speech. Occasional driving is also part of the role. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 90 days of employment.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience
• 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.
• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment.
• State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin
• Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) And Driver’s License State of Issuance

Nice To Haves

• Any prior experience in activities, recreation, education, or caregiving
• Schooling or background related to teaching or recreation is a plus
• Outgoing, bubbly, engaging personality with strong leadership and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist with group activities and recreational programs
• Provide one-on-one visits before or after dinner, maintaining weekly goals
• Escort and gather residents to and from activities
• Complete daily charting on resident participation
• Conduct initial 7-day assessments for new residents
• Collaborate with the team to brainstorm new activity ideas and identify needed supplies
• Participate in community outings and, occasionally, accompany residents to doctor appointments when family is unavailable
• May conduct assessment of activity needs to meet individual treatment goals and objectives.
• Facilitates and participates in activity-related projects and events.
• May transport residents to and from events in a facility vehicle.
• 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