Activities Assistant

Stonebridge Maryland Heights • Maryland Heights, 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 participate in life enrichment programs and outings, supporting their individual needs and preferences, and communicating with residents, families, and staff. The position is part of StoneBridge Senior Living, which describes its communities as welcoming, collaborative environments focused on resident care and employee development.

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; preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enjoys socializing and has an outgoing, friendly personality.
• Able to communicate adequately in writing and orally, and effectively in an interdisciplinary care setting with residents, families, and staff.
• If operating transportation vehicles, must have a current chauffeur’s license and, where applicable, a current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

Nice To Haves

• Certified Nursing Assistant credential; one year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement assigned life enrichment programs to meet each resident’s functional levels, needs, and interests.
• Honor 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.
• Work with 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 surveys and regulatory and accreditation processes.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability benefits
• Competitive compensation
• Flexible scheduling
• Bonus opportunities and employee 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