Activities Assistant | Full-Time | Tues/Wed/Thurs/Sat/Sun | 8am - 4:30pm

Bethesda Health Group; Oakville (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403b

Daily pay

Bonuses

Career advancement opportunities

Holiday pay

Job summary

Bethesda Health Group is seeking a dedicated Activities Assistant to support residents by documenting life stories and coordinating person-centered activities. You will collaborate with neighborhood teams to plan monthly calendars, arrange supplies, and supervise participation while maintaining safety and care standards.

The role emphasizes strong communication, organization, and hand-on assistance with residents, with opportunities for growth and benefits such as holiday pay and daily pay.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Continued education in Recreational Therapy or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of growth and development with geriatric population.
• CPR Certification required or willing to obtain within 6 months of employment.
• One-year geriatric experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to document in writing or through a computer.
• Ability to lift/push items and move equipment as needed with assistance.
• Manual dexterity and skillful use of hands.

Responsibilities

• Completes resident's life-story overview; coordinates person-centered meaningful activities.
• Participates in required departmental meetings and completes QAPI assignments.
• Records, updates, and maintains person-centered information into computerized documentation system; ensures State guidelines and Bethesda standards.
• Develops monthly activity calendar per neighborhood using resident input from all disciplines.
• Implements planned activities and prearranges supplies and equipment.
• Works with neighborhood team to escort residents and guests to activities and encourage participation.
• Cleans up after each activity and maintains a safe, clean work area.
• May be assigned other duties as appropriate.

Skills

Documentation

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Recreational Therapy preferred

Job description

Bethesda Brings out the Best in Talented, Caring People!

At Bethesda, more than 1,200 employees dedicate their careers to improving the lives of others.

As a team member at Bethesda, you'll enjoy great benefits such as: 403b, daily pay, bonuses, career advancement opportunities, and holiday pay.

Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance available for regular status full and part time employees.

Summary

Completes resident's life-story overview; coordinates person-centered meaningful activities; participates in required departmental meetings and completes QAPI assignments. Records, updates, and maintains person-centered information into computerized documentation system (assessments, change of status, progress notes, MDS, attendance) ensuring State guidelines are met and Bethesda standards are followed. Develops monthly activity calendar per neighborhood using resident recommendations and input from all neighborhood disciplines. Implements planned activities. Prearranges supplies and equipment for neighborhood and person-centered activities. Works with neighborhood team members to set up and escort residents and guests to activity while initiating and encouraging participation. Cleans up after each activity is completed. Monitors activities in the activity center and keeps work area clean while ensuring resident safety at all times. May be assigned other duties as appropriate.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Continued education in Recreational Therapy or related field preferred.
• Must have knowledge of growth and development and show expertise for geriatric population.
• CPR Certification required or willing to obtain within 6 months of employment.
• One-year geriatric experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to perform necessary documentation in writing or through a computer.
• Ability to push and pull equipment weighing in excess of 40lbs using proper techniques and with assistance as necessary.
• Ability to lift and or move items with weights of 10 to 30lbs using proper lifting techniques and asking for assistance when necessary.
• Manual dexterity and skillful use of hands when working with patients and equipment.

Pay range: $15.00 - $20.21 per hour

Category: Activities