Job Description

Full Time Days, some evenings every other month, every 3 rd weekend

Who Are We :

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.

Who You Are:

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.

Benefits:

Friendship Village fosters a workplace where YOU are at the center of what we do!

Heres a quick overview of what you can anticipate as a team member at Friendship Village:

• On-Demand Payreceive your paycheck when you want it!
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) packagesenjoy more time doing what YOU want!
• Pet Insurance
• 4 Medical Plan Options, Vision and Dental (For Qualified Employees)
• Free Life Insurance (For Qualified Employees)
• Career advancement opportunities were dedicated to training and promoting from within.
• 403b with a 50% match up to 4%

Responsibilities:

• Regular and consistent attendance.
• Responsible for conducting daily group programs and individual activities that are goal oriented and person appropriate that meets the Village Care Center and Department of Health and Senior Services regulations.
• Follow the daily schedule of activities and beginning and ending in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of resident group attendance and individual participation level.
• Report noticeable changes in residents 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.

Job 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. Requires courtesy, tact, and grace.
• Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English, performing basic arithmetic, and following written or oral instructions in English.
• Commitment to cleanliness and safety.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a keen attention to detail .

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, or veteran status. Friendship Village fully complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will not discriminate against any applicant because of a persons mental or physical disability. If you have a disability and would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please call Ricki at 314-270-7868.

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