Activities Assistant

Stonebridge Lake Ozark • Osage Beach, MO

5d

About The Position

The Activities Assistant works with the Life Enrichment Director to implement programs that support residents’ interests, purposes, and social needs. The role involves helping residents access and participate in activities, supporting their individual needs and preferences, and communicating with residents, families, and staff. The assistant also helps foster socialization during meals and snacks and contributes to records and evaluations of resident participation.

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.
• Ability to express oneself adequately in written and oral communication and communicate effectively in an interdisciplinary care setting with residents, families, and staff members.
• A current chauffeur’s license if operating transportation vehicles, where applicable.
• A current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), where applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
• One year of experience is preferred.
• Enjoys socializing and has an outgoing, friendly personality.

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 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 resident participation when requested.
• Communicate residents’ concerns and responses to interventions to the immediate supervisor.
• Support residents’ individual needs, preferences, customary routines, concerns, and choices.
• Work with individual volunteers and volunteer programs at the request of the Life Enrichment Director.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living needs that arise during planned activities, such as toileting or eating and drinking.
• Participate in long-term care surveys and regulatory and accreditation processes.

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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED