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MO-The Sarah Community

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

Activities Assistant – Evenings/Weekends

We’re seeking an outgoing, creative, and leadership‑minded Activities Assistant to support our residents through meaningful engagement and daily programming.

Schedule

+ Evenings and weekends; every other weekend required

+ Weekday shifts: **10:30 AM–6:00 PM** or **11:00 AM–7:00 PM** (Sun–Thu)

+ Weekend shifts: **8:00 AM–4:00 PM**

What You’ll Do

+ Lead and assist with group activities and recreational programs

+ Provide **one‑on‑one** visits before or after dinner, maintaining weekly goals

+ Escort and gather residents to and from activities

+ Complete **daily charting** on resident participation

+ Conduct initial **7‑day assessments** for new residents

+ Collaborate with the team to brainstorm new activity ideas and identify needed supplies

+ Participate in community outings and, occasionally, accompany residents to doctor appointments when family is unavailable

What Helps You Succeed

+ Any prior experience in activities, recreation, education, or caregiving

+ Schooling or background related to teaching or recreation is a plus

+ Outgoing, bubbly, engaging personality with strong leadership and teamwork skills

Job Summary:

Performs activity based programs and visits in support of patient care plan.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

+ May conduct assessment of activity needs to meet individual treatment goals and objectives.

+ Facilitates and participates in activity-related projects and events.

+ May transport residents to and from events in a facility vehicle.

+ Keeps treatment area clean, safe, and organized.

+ Maintains documentation of activity programs and participation.

+ Assists with setup and takedown of furniture and materials for activities.

+ May oversee volunteers.

+ Performs clerical tasks as needed.

+ Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

+ High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

EXPERIENCE

+ No experience required

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

+ Proof of motor vehicle liability insurance that meets minimum state requirements upon hire and upon request.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

+ Constant standing.

+ Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.

+ Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.

+ Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.

+ Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).

+ Frequent walking, reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.

+ Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.

+ Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.

+ Occasional lifting/moving patients.

+ Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.

+ Occasional driving.

+ Rare crawling.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment. Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department.

State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

+ Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)

+ And

+ Driver’s License State of Issuance

Work Shift:

Evening Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

1800000225 SNF - Elizabeth House

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

32

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

+ **Paid Parental Leave** **:** we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

+ **Flexible Payment Options:** our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

+ **Upfront Tuition Coverage** : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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