Activity Assistant

Friendship Village, a premier Life Plan Community in St. Louis, offers great working conditions, wonderful residents, and a caring, dedicated staff. Join our team and serve the needs of a growing community of active-minded senior adults.

About the role

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. You will aid in planning, organizing, and executing therapeutic activity-based programs for residents, striving to accomplish facility goals with creativity and dedication.

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, starting and ending in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of resident group attendance and individual participation levels.
• 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.
• 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 residents.

Requirements

• A high school diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent is 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 with courtesy, tact, and grace.
• Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English, performing basic arithmetic, and following written or oral instructions.
• Commitment to cleanliness and safety.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with keen attention to detail.

Schedule

Full-time days, with some evenings every other month and every third weekend.

Benefits

• On-Demand Pay—receive your paycheck when you want it.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) packages.
• Pet Insurance.
• Four medical plan options, vision, and dental (for qualified employees).
• Free life insurance (for qualified employees).
• Career advancement opportunities—dedicated to training and promoting from within.
• 403b with a 50% match up to 4%.