Part-Time Activities Assistant

MGM Healthcare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement

Take-home pay

401(k)

Insurance

Employee events

Job summary

Oak Park Care Center is seeking an Activities Assistant to join our team on a part-time schedule (8:30 AM – 4:00 PM). Help plan and implement floor activities, prepare snacks, and assist residents in a supportive, compassionate environment.

Weekend, holiday, and evening availability is required. We offer competitive pay based on experience, PTO after 30 days, holidays with premium pay, tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per year, and participation in a 401(k) plan with company matching after one

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must be willing to become a CNA or already be a CNA.
• NCCAP college credits (6) preferred.
• 500 hours of experience in activity programming preferred.
• Certification as Occupational Therapy Assistant or NCCAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, pre-plan and implement floor activities based on center schedule.
• Use monthly calendars to plan and organize activities.
• Prepare special snacks with residents.
• Set up dining room tables for activities and clean up after.
• Complete required logs and charting; maintain clean activity areas.
• Assist residents to and from common areas per care plan.
• Assist other departments with residents as needed; weekends, holidays and evenings required.

Skills

Memory Care experience

Willing to CNA

Education

High School Diploma or GED

6 NCCAP college credits

500 hours activity programming

OTA or NCCAP certification

Job description

At Oak Park Care Center, 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. Oak Park Care Center partners with a vast network of skilled nursing centers across two 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 Oak Park Care Center.

Available Part-Time shift:

• 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

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!
• 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 Functionsof 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

Qualificationsof Activities Assistant:

• High School Diploma or general equivalency is required
• Must be willing to become a CNA or already be a CNA
• 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
• Memory Care experience 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.