Activities Assistant- Part Time

MGM Healthcare; Ferguson (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Premium holidays with pay

Tuition reimbursement

Take-home pay up to 75%

401(k) with match

Full benefits: medical, dental, vision

Monthly employee events

Job summary

Arbor Hills Nursing & Rehab seeks a dedicated Activities Assistant to engage residents in meaningful floor activities and events. You will plan, prepare snacks, and help with dining room setups while ensuring safety and cleanliness across activity spaces.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED, NCCAP credentials or related hours, and a compassionate, organized approach. Weekend/evening shifts are required, with paid holidays and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 6 NCCAP college credits preferred.
• 500 hours of activity programming experience preferred.
• Certification as Occupational Therapy Assistant or NCCAP Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, pre-plan and implement floor activities based on center activity schedule.
• Plan and organize special floor activities using monthly calendar ideas.
• Prepare special snacks with residents.
• Set up dining room tables for activities.
• Clean up after all activities.
• Complete required logs and charting.
• Keep 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.

Skills

Compassionate

Organized

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

6 NCCAP college credits

500 hours activity programming experience

Occupational Therapy Assistant or NCCAP Certification preferred

Job description

At Arbor Hills Nursing & 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. Arbor Hills Nursing & 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 Arbor Hills Nursing & Rehab.

Pay, Benefits & Perks of Activities Assistant:

• Competitive Pay Based on Experience
• 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.

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.