Activity Assistant

About the role

Friendship Village, a premier Life Plan Community located in St. Louis, is always looking for qualified individuals to join our team. Great working conditions, wonderful residents, and caring, dedicated staff are just a few benefits of a senior living career with us. If you love providing exceptional resident care and are interested in serving the needs of a growing community of active‑minded senior adults, please consider a job in our thriving community.

We seek a candidate with a strong positive attitude toward customer service to act as an Activity Assistant in our Skilled Nursing and Rehab building. This position could be your dream job! As an activity assistant, you will be responsible for aiding in the planning, organizing, and executing of therapeutic activity‑based programs for the residents. The right candidate will always strive to do the best job possible, be creative, and work towards accomplishing facility goals.

Responsibilities

• Regular and consistent attendance.
• Conduct daily group programs and individual activities that are goal‑oriented and person‑appropriate, meeting Village Care Center and Department of Health and Senior Services regulations.
• Follow the daily schedule of activities and begin and end in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of resident group attendance and individual participation level.
• Report noticeable changes in resident’s participation and behavior to the Activity Director.
• Assist with publishing, preparing and distributing the monthly activity calendar and community newsletter.
• Design, publish and distribute the community daily flyer and weekend flyer.
• Perform and direct the movement of residents to and from recreational areas.
• Assist, guide and supervise volunteers as assigned by the Activity Director.
• Coordinate relationships with agencies, organizations, schools and entertainers that provide activities for the residents.

Requirements

• High school diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent (preferred but not required).
• One year of experience in social and recreational programs in a licensed senior living facility.
• Capability to work closely with residents, guests, visitors, families, supervisors, and peers; requires courtesy, tact, and grace.
• Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English; able to perform basic arithmetic and follow written or oral instructions in English.
• Commitment to cleanliness and safety.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment with keen attention to detail.

Benefits

• On‑Demand Pay – receive your paycheck when you want it.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) packages.