Activities Assistant

StoneBridge Senior Living; Maryland Heights (MO); In loco; USD 19.000 - 25.000; Tempo pieno

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Paid Time Off

Competitive Pay

Flexible Scheduling

Bonus & Recognition

Paid holidays

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StoneBridge Maryland Heights is seeking an Activities Assistant to work with the Life Enrichment Director to implement programs that support the interests, purposes and social needs of residents.

Join our caring team in a community dedicated to quality senior care, offering opportunities to help residents engage, socialize and maintain independence through varied activities and family-oriented events.

Competenze

• High school diploma or GED or related experience preferred.
• Preferred Certified Nursing Assistant – 1-year experience preferred.
• If applicable: Chauffeur’s license and CDL if operating transportation vehicles.

Mansioni

• Implements life enrichment programs as planned to meet residents' needs and interests.
• Communicates residents' changes and interests to Life Enrichment Director.
• Assists residents to and from programs and outings as scheduled.
• Maintains rapport with family and encourages family involvement.
• Assists residents during meals and snacks to encourage socialization.
• Records attendance and participation for residents in activities.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Socialization

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Descrizione del lavoro

StoneBridge Maryland Heights - Full-time

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.

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
• Competitive Compensation
• Flexible Scheduling
• Bonus opportunities & recognition
• Up to six paid holidays per year and/or double-time opportunities

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.

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.