Activities Assistant-Days
About the role
Full-time. This position is located in Maryland Heights, MO. The Activities Assistant works with the Life Enrichment Director to implement programs that support the interests, purposes and social needs of residents. What makes StoneBridge unique? At StoneBridge Senior Living, being a caregiver is more than our business. We consider it our privilege, and we are dedicated to both the individual needs of our residents and to each other. Here we are more than caregivers. We are family. Each StoneBridge community becomes a close, welcoming group in which employees help each other develop skills related to their senior care careers knowing we can do more together than we could ever do alone. Employees are encouraged to become the best version of themselves to help us provide the best possible care for our residents. Join our caregiver family! For more than 50 years, our family has been dedicated to caring for others, and we invite you to reach out with any questions or comments. We welcome the opportunity to meet you and make you a part of our family. Together, we’re confident we can work together to provide a spectrum of high-quality care including Rehabilitation, Assisted Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing Care that enhances the lives of those in our communities. #StoneBridgeTogether
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life & long-term disability)
- Competitive Compensation
- Flexible Scheduling
- Bonus opportunities & recognition
- Up to six paid holidays per year and/or double-time opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
Responsibilities
- Actively implements life enrichment programs as planned and assigned to meet the functional levels, needs and interests of each resident.
- Honors the individual needs and preferences of residents and communicates well changes, requests and interests of residents with the Director of Life Enrichment.
- Assists residents to and from life enrichment programs and outings as scheduled.
- Maintains good rapport with family members and encourages family support in programs.
- Assists residents during meals and snacks encouraging an atmosphere of socialization.
- Completes appropriate records indicating resident’s attendance and participation in individual and group activities in a timely basis.
- Provides input to the assessment and evaluation of resident’s participation when requested.
- Communicates resident’s concerns and responses to interventions to immediate supervisor.
- Supports resident’s individual needs, preferences, customary routines, concerns and choices.
- Assists and works with individual volunteers and volunteer programs at the request of the Life Enrichment Director.
- Assists residents with ADL needs that arise during planned activities such as toileting or eating/drinking.
- Participates in long term care survey process, regulatory, and accreditation.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
- Preferred: Certified as a Nursing Assistant – 1‑year experience preferred.
- If applicable: must possess a current chauffeur’s license if operating transportation vehicles and possess a current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Enjoys socializing, has an outgoing and friendly personality.
- Must be able to express self adequately in written and oral communication and to communicate effectively in an interdisciplinary care setting with residents, families, and staff members.