**It's more than a career, it's a calling** 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. Explore All Benefits (https://jobs.ssmhealth.com/us/en/benefits) _SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,_ _pregnancy, veteran status_ **_,_** _or any other characteristic protected by applicable law._ Click here to learn more. (https://www.ssmhealth.com/privacy-notices-terms-of-use/non-discrimination?\_ga=2.205881493.704955970.1667719643-240470506.1667719643)