Activities Assistant

OPCO Skilled Management; Kirkwood (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Kirkwood Wellness & Rehabilitation in Kirkwood, Missouri, is hiring a full-time Activity Assistant to help create engaging activities and meaningful experiences for our nursing home residents. If you enjoy building relationships, organizing events, and making a difference in seniors’ lives, we’d love to meet you and welcome you to our caring, team-oriented community.

Experience in activities, recreation, senior living, or long-term care is preferred, with a supportive environment that offers

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Friendly, outgoing personality and strong interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility, creativity, and a genuine desire to work with seniors.
• Ability to work the required schedule, including every other weekend.
• Previous experience in activities, recreation, senior living, nursing homes, skilled nursing, or long-term care preferred.
• Activity Director or activity-related certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with daily activities, including group games, arts and crafts, music, and social programs.
• Providing one-on-one visits and meaningful social interaction with residents.
• Helping plan special events, celebrations, and community outings.
• Assisting with volunteer coordination and participation.
• Posting activity calendars and maintaining accurate activity documentation.
• Encouraging resident engagement, socialization, and participation in recreational programs.
• Adapting activities to meet residents’ interests and needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Flexibility

Creativity

Patient demeanor

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance

Make Every Day Meaningful as an Activity Assistant!

Are you outgoing, creative, flexible, and passionate about helping others? Kirkwood Wellness & Rehabilitation in Kirkwood, Missouri, is hiring a full-time Activity Assistant to help create engaging activities and meaningful experiences for our nursing home residents.

If you enjoy building relationships, organizing fun events, and making a difference in the lives of seniors, we’d love to meet you!

Why Join Our Team?

• Positive, welcoming work environment
• Supportive team and leadership
• Opportunities to connect with residents and make a difference
• A team that values and appreciates your contributions
• Benefits including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus a 401(k)

What You’ll Do

As an Activity Assistant, Activities Assistant, or Activities Aide, you’ll support the Activity Director in planning and coordinating recreational activities and life enrichment programs for residents in our skilled nursing and long-term care community.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with daily activities, including group games, arts and crafts, music, and social programs
• Providing one-on-one visits and meaningful social interaction with residents
• Helping plan special events, celebrations, and community outings
• Assisting with volunteer coordination and participation
• Posting activity calendars and maintaining accurate activity documentation
• Encouraging resident engagement, socialization, and participation in recreational programs
• Adapting activities to meet residents’ interests and needs

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Friendly, outgoing personality and strong interpersonal skills
• Flexibility, creativity, and a genuine desire to work with seniors
• Ability to work the required schedule, including every other weekend
• Previous experience in activities, recreation, senior living, nursing homes, skilled nursing, or long-term care preferred
• Activity Director or activity-related certification preferred

Previous experience as an Activity Assistant, Activities Aide, Recreation Assistant, Life Enrichment Assistant, or in senior care activities is a plus.

Kirkwood Wellness & Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.