Part-Time Activities Specialist — Senior Living

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition/education reimbursement

Take home up to 75% of net wages

401(k) with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

Jackson Manor seeks a compassionate Activities Assistant to enrich resident life in a respectful, person-centered environment. This part-time role requires scheduling and leading floor activities, coordinating with care staff, and preparing snacks while maintaining safe, clean spaces.

Hours include weekends, holidays, and evenings. The successful candidate will have a High School Diploma, 500 hours activity programming experience preferred, and NCCAP or OTA certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6 college credits in NCCAP-eligible study preferred.
• 500 hours of activity programming experience preferred.
• Certification as OTA or NCCAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Keep activity areas clean, safe and clutter-free.
• Assist residents to and from common areas as per care plan.
• Assist other departments with residents as needed.
• Weekends, holidays and evenings required.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

6 college credits in applicable study (NCCAP)

500 hours of activity programming experience

Certification as Occupational Therapy Assistant or NCCAP

Job description

Jackson Manor seeks a compassionate Activities Assistant to enrich resident life in a respectful, person-centered environment. This part-time role requires scheduling and leading floor activities, coordinating with care staff, and preparing snacks while maintaining safe, clean spaces.

Hours include weekends, holidays, and evenings. The successful candidate will have a High School Diploma, 500 hours activity programming experience preferred, and NCCAP or OTA certification preferred.