Activities Assistant

Stone Bridge Senior Living; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

StoneBridge Senior Living is seeking an Activities Assistant to work with the Life Enrichment Director in implementing programs that align with residents’ interests and social needs. The role involves assisting residents to activities, supporting family communications, and helping maintain a vibrant community life.

You will help with daily activity execution, document participation, and support residents during meals and events.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent experience.
• Certified Nursing Assistant license/certification preferred with 1 year of experience.
• If transporting residents, a valid chauffeur’s license and CDL may be required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities; ability to socialize and engage residents effectively.

Responsibilities

• Actively implements life enrichment programs with Residents.
• Communicates resident interests and changes to the Life Enrichment Director.
• Assists Residents to and from activities and outings.
• Maintains rapport with families and encourages involvement.
• Assists during meals and snacks to foster social interaction.
• Completes attendance records for activities in a timely manner.
• Provides input to assessments and evaluations of participation.
• Conveys concerns to the immediate supervisor and team.
• Supports volunteers and volunteer programs under Life Enrichment direction.
• Aids Residents with ADL needs during activities and outings.
• Participates in regulatory and survey processes when applicable.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Socialization

Written and verbal communication

Education

High school diploma

GED

Job description

Description

Summary

The Activities Assistant works with the Life Enrichment Director to implement programs that support the interests, purposes and social needs of residents.

What Makes StoneBridge Unique?

At StoneBridge Senior Living, being a caregiver is more than our business. We consider it our privilege, and we are dedicated to both the individual needs of our residents and to each other.

Here we are more than caregivers. We are family. Each StoneBridge community becomes a close, welcoming group in which employees help each other develop skills related to their senior care careers knowing we can do more together than we could ever do alone. Employees are encouraged to become the best version of themselves to help us provide the best possible care for our residents.

Benefits

We recognize and support our associates with benefits, PTO options, and employee recognition. Here, our support doesn’t clock out when you do.

Benefits You May Be Eligible For

• Paid Time Off
• Health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life & long-term disability)
• Competitive Compensation
• Flexible Scheduling
• Bonus opportunities & recognition
• Up to six paid holidays per year and/or double-time opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement

Responsibilities and Duties

• Actively implements life enrichment programs as planned and assigned to meet the functional levels, needs and interests of each Resident.
• Honors the individual needs and preferences of residents and communicates well changes, requests and interests of residents with the Director of Life Enrichment.
• Assists Residents to and from life enrichment programs and outing as scheduled.
• Maintains good rapport with family members and encourages family support in programs.
• Assists residents during meals and snacks encouraging an atmosphere of socialization.
• Completes appropriate records indicating Resident’s attendance and participation in individual and group activities in a timely basis.
• Provides input to the assessment and evaluation of Residents participation when requested.
• Communicates Resident’s concerns and responses to interventions to immediate supervisor.
• Supports Residents individual needs, and preferences, customary routines, concerns and choices.
• Assist and works with individual volunteers and volunteer programs at the request of the Life enrichment Director.
• Assists residents with ADL needs that arise during planned activities such as toileting or eating/drinking.
• Participates in long term care survey process, regulatory, and accreditation.

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Preferred Certified as a Nursing Assistant – 1-year experience preferred.
• If applicable: must possess a current chauffeur’s license if operating transportation vehicles and possess a current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enjoys socializing, has an outgoing and friendly personality
• Must be able to express self adequately in written and oral communication and to communicate effectively in an interdisciplinary care setting with residents, families, and staff members.

Join Our Caregiver Family!

For more than 50 years, our family has been dedicated to caring for others, and we invite you to reach out with any questions or comments.

We welcome the opportunity to meet you and make you a part of our family.

Together, we’re confident we can work together to provide a spectrum of high-quality care including Rehabilitation, Assisted Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing Care that enhances the lives of those in our communities.

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