Activities Assistant

MGM Healthcare; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 24,797,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off after 30 days

6 observed holidays with premium pay

Tuition/education reimbursement up to

Job summary

Woodland Care & Rehab in Springfield, MO is hiring an Activities Assistant to plan and lead resident activities, prepare snacks, and assist with dining setups. The role requires providing engaging programs while maintaining safety and order on the floor.

Eligible candidates enjoy competitive pay, PTO after 30 days, six holidays with premium pay or leave, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time staff receive comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• NCCAP certification or OTA certification preferred.
• Experience in activity programming preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and lead floor activities per center calendar.
• Plan special activities using monthly calendars.
• Prepare snacks with residents.
• Set dining room tables for activities.
• Clean up after activities.
• Complete required logs and charting.
• Keep activity areas clean, safe and clutter-free.
• Assist residents to and from common areas per care plan.
• Support other departments as needed.
• Weekend/holiday/evening shifts required.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

6 college credits in NCCAP-related study

500 hours of experience in activity programming

NCCAP Certification or OTA Certification preferred

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.

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.