Activities Assistant

MGM Healthcare; Des Peres (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO

Premium holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Wage access at shift end

401(k) matching

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

The Quarters at Des Peres seeks a compassionate Activities Assistant to support residents with daily activities and care needs, assisting with grooming, feeding and mobility under supervision.

You will help with resident engagement and communication while contributing to a warm, resident-centered environment. A high school diploma or GED and the ability to pass a state exam are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Must pass a state-issued exam.
• Strong communication with residents and families.
• Ability to react decisively in emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Answers signal lights and bells to determine resident needs.
• Assists Activities Supervisor with daily activities and supplies.
• Assists residents with grooming, oral hygiene, bathing, hair and incontinence care.
• Obtains food trays and assists residents with feeding.
• Assists residents with range of motion exercises.
• Provides for personal care and comfort; assists movement.
• Records temperatures and vital signs as directed.

Skills

High School diploma

State exam

Effective communication

Emergency responsiveness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

At The Quarters at Des Peres, we deliver the highest quality of care for every resident through our most valuable asset: you. We seek compassionate and thoughtful individuals who share our passion for exceptional care in senior living. The Quarters at Des Peres partners with a vast network of skilled nursing centers across two states to support our small team environment of caring professionals with the resources and benefits of a large enterprise. Your legacy of excellence begins when you join us at The Quarters at Des Peres.

Pay, Benefits & Perks of Activities Assistant:

• Competitive Pay Based on Experience
• Paid Time Off (PTO+) added to your balance after 30 days of employment; immediately accrue more PTO as you work! (full-time only)
• 6 Observed Holidays with premium pay or leave + 1 Floating Holiday for full-time employees
• Up to $5,000 per in tuition/education reimbursement per calendar year for approved program of study
• Take home up to 75% of your net earned wages at the end of every shift
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company-matched contributions after 1 year of employment
• Medical (Teledoc Included), Dental, Vision, Life and other voluntary Insurances for full-time employees
• Have fun with contests and employee appreciation events every month

Essential Functions of Activities Assistant:

• Answers signal lights and bells to determine resident needs
• Assist Activites Supervisor with daily activities and help to obtain supplies
• Assists residents with grooming, oral hygiene, bathing, hair and incontinence care
• Obtains food trays and assists residents with feeding
• Assists resident with range of motion exercises
• Provides for personal care and comfort
• Movement to wheelchair or activity areas
• Assists residents with ambulation for short distance in center
• Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rates, and food and fluid intake and output, as directed
• Provides direct and indirect resident care services
• Meets the communication needs of resident and family
• Communicates to nursing team changes in residents clinical condition
• Performs other tasks as assigned

Qualifications of Activities Assistant:

• High School diploma or general equivalency is preferred.
• Must pass a state-issued exam
• Candidates must maintain a working email address and phone number for employer communication.
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and facility staff

EEO Statement:

Our facility provides equal employment opportunities. We are committed to complying with all state, federal, and local laws that prohibit discrimination in employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfers, compensation, benefits, training, programs, reductions in workforce, termination, and recall. Our facility strives to provide equal opportunity for employment to all individuals who are properly qualified and able to perform the duties of their employment, without regard to employees’ legally-protected characteristics (“protected class”) including: age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotyping, or genetic information.