Activities Assistant

Stonebridge Villa Marie • Jefferson City, MO

13d

About The Position

The Activities Assistant works with the Life Enrichment Director to implement programs that support residents’ interests, purposes, functional levels, and social needs. The role supports residents’ individual needs, preferences, customary routines, concerns, and choices, and helps create a social and welcoming atmosphere during activities and meals. The assistant also communicates with residents, families, staff, and the Life Enrichment Director about resident interests, requests, concerns, and responses to interventions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; listed as preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enjoys socializing and has an outgoing, friendly personality.
• Ability to express oneself adequately in written and oral communication and communicate effectively in an interdisciplinary care setting with residents, families, and staff.
• If operating transportation vehicles, a current chauffeur’s license and current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), if applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification; one year of experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement planned life enrichment programs suited to residents’ functional levels, needs, and interests.
• Respect residents’ individual needs and preferences, and communicate changes, requests, and interests to the Director of Life Enrichment.
• Assist residents to and from scheduled life enrichment programs and outings.
• Maintain rapport with family members and encourage family support in programs.
• Assist residents during meals and snacks while encouraging socialization.
• Complete timely records of residents’ attendance and participation in individual and group activities.
• Provide input to assessments and evaluations of residents’ participation when requested.
• Communicate residents’ concerns and responses to interventions to the immediate supervisor.
• Support residents’ individual needs, preferences, customary routines, concerns, and choices.
• Assist individual volunteers and volunteer programs at the request of the Life Enrichment Director.
• Assist residents with ADL needs that arise during planned activities, such as toileting or eating and drinking.
• Participate in long-term care survey processes and regulatory and accreditation activities.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability
• Competitive compensation
• Flexible scheduling
• Bonus opportunities and recognition
• Up to six paid holidays per year and/or double-time opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED