Activities Assistant

It's more than a career, it's a calling

MO-The Sarah Community

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

Activities Assistant – Evenings/Weekends

We’re seeking an outgoing, creative, and leadership‑minded Activities Assistant to support our residents through meaningful engagement and daily programming.

Schedule

• Evenings and weekends; every other weekend required
• Weekday shifts: 10:30 AM–6:00 PM or 11:00 AM–7:00 PM (Sun–Thu)
• Weekend shifts: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

What You’ll Do

• 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

What Helps You Succeed

• 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

Job Summary:

Performs activity based programs and visits in support of patient care plan.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.

EDUCATION

• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Proof of motor vehicle liability insurance that meets minimum state requirements upon hire and upon request. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• 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.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS 

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

Work Shift:

Evening Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

1800000225 SNF - Elizabeth House

Scheduled Weekly Hours:32

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.