Activities Assistant

Activities AssistantAt The Quarters at Des Peres, we deliver the highest quality of care for every resident through our most valuable asset: you. We seek compassionate and thoughtful individuals who share our passion for exceptional care in senior living. The Quarters at Des Peres partners with a vast network of skilled nursing centers across two states to support our small team environment of caring professionals with the resources and benefits of a large enterprise. Your legacy of excellence begins when you join us at The Quarters at Des Peres.Pay, Benefits & Perks:Competitive Pay Based on ExperiencePaid Time Off (PTO+) added to your balance after 30 days of employment; immediately accrue more PTO as you work! (full-time only)6 Observed Holidays with premium pay or leave + 1 Floating Holiday for full-time employeesUp to $5,000 per in tuition/education reimbursement per calendar year for approved program of studyTake home up to 75% of your net earned wages at the end of every shift401(k) Retirement plan with company-matched contributions after 1 year of employmentMedical (Teledoc Included), Dental, Vision, Life and other voluntary Insurances for full-time employeesHave fun with contests and employee appreciation events every monthEssential Functions of Activities Assistant:Answers signal lights and bells to determine resident needsAssist Activities Supervisor with daily activities and help to obtain suppliesAssists residents with grooming, oral hygiene, bathing, hair and incontinence careObtains food trays and assists residents with feedingAssists resident with range of motion exercisesProvides for personal care and comfortMovement to wheelchair or activity areasAssists residents with ambulation for short distance in centerTakes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rates, and food and fluid intake and output, as directedProvides direct and indirect resident care servicesMeets the communication needs of resident and familyCommunicates to nursing team changes in residents clinical conditionPerforms other tasks as assignedQualifications of Activities Assistant:High School diploma or general equivalency is preferred.Must pass a state-issued examCandidates must maintain a working email address and phone number for employer communication.Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situationsAbility to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and facility staffEEO Statement:Our facility provides equal employment opportunities. We are committed to complying with all state, federal, and local laws that prohibit discrimination in employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfers, compensation, benefits, training, programs, reductions in workforce, termination, and recall. Our facility strives to provide equal opportunity for employment to all individuals who are properly qualified and able to perform the duties of their employment, without regard to employees' legally-protected characteristics ("protected class") including: age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotyping, or genetic information.