Activities Assistant

MGM Healthcare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

PTO after 30 days (full-time)

Education reimbursement up to 5,000/yr

Take-home pay option up to 75%

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Sherbrooke Village seeks compassionate Activities Assistants to plan and lead engaging activities for residents, coordinating with the center schedule and ensuring safety and enjoyment during events.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED; NCCAP certification is preferred, as is 500 hours of activity programming experience. MO CNA license is a plus. Weekend, holiday, and evening work expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 500 hours of activity programming experience preferred.
• 6 college credits in NCCAP-related study preferred.
• Certification as Occupational Therapy Assistant or NCCAP preferred.
• CNA license for Missouri preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, pre-plan and run floor activities per center calendar.
• Plan special activities using monthly calendar ideas.
• Prepare snacks with residents.
• Set up dining room tables for activities.
• Clean up after activities and complete required logs.
• Keep activity areas clean and safe.
• Assist residents to and from common areas per care plan.
• Support other departments with residents when needed.
• Work weekends, holidays and evenings.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NCCAP Certification (preferred)

CNA License (Missouri) (preferred)

500 hours of activity programming experience (preferred)

Job description

At Sherbrooke Village, 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. Sherbrooke Village partners with a vast network of skilled nursing centers across 3 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 Sherbrooke Village.

Pay, Benefits & Perks of Activities Assistant:

• Competitive Pay Based on Experience
• Paid Time Off (PTO+) added to your balance after 30 days of employment; immediately accrue more PTO as you work! (full-time only)
• Earn PTO for every quarter of perfect attendance (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 from 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.
• Willing or have CNA License for Missouri

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.