Activities Assistant

MGM Healthcare; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Job summary

MGM Healthcare is seeking a compassionate Activities Assistant at Woodland Care & Rehab in Springfield, Missouri. In this full-time role, you will schedule and coordinate activities for residents while ensuring a quality living environment.

The ideal candidate will possess a High School Diploma and preferably have experience in activity programming. The position offers competitive pay, paid time off, and educational reimbursement to support your career growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 6 college credits in applicable study preferred.
• 500 hours of experience in activity programming preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and implement floor activities.
• Prepare special snacks with residents.
• Assist residents to and from common areas.

Skills

Activity programming experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma

600 college credits in applicable study

Job description

At Woodland Care & Rehab, 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. Woodland Care & Rehab partners with a vast network of skilled nursing centers across 2 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 Woodland Care & Rehab.

Hiring for Full-Time Opening Monday - Thursday 8:00am to 4:00pm

Pay, Benefits and Perks of Activities Assistant:

• Competitive Pay Based on Experience
• Paid Time Off 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:

• Schedule, pre-plan and implement floor activities based on center activity schedule
• Use Monthly calendar ideas to plan and organize “special” floor activities
• Prepare special snacks with residents
• Set-up the dining room tables for activities
• Clean-up after all activities
• Complete required logs and charting
• Keeping all activity areas clean, safe, and free form clutter
• Assist residents to and from common areas as stated by their care plan
• Assist other departments with residents as needed and required
• Weekends, holidays, and evenings required

Qualifications of Activities Assistant:

• High School Diploma or general equivalency is required
• 6 college credits in applicable study as required by NCCAP is preferred
• 500 hours of experience in activity programming is preferred
• Certification as Occupational Therapy Assistant or NCCAP Certification is preferred
• Candidates must maintain a working email address and phone number for employer communication.

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.