Activities Assistant

Job overview

The Activities Assistant role is onsite in Saint Louis, MO; compensation is not specified. At Kirkwood Wellness & Rehabilitation, the role supports recreational activities and life-enrichment programs for residents in a skilled nursing and long-term care community. The assistant helps plan and coordinate activities that encourage resident engagement, socialization, and participation. By adapting programs to residents’ interests and needs and providing individual social interaction, the role contributes to meaningful daily experiences for residents.

What you'll do

• Assist with group games, arts and crafts, music, and social programs
• provide one-on-one visits
• help plan special events, celebrations, and community outings
• assist with volunteer coordination
• post activity calendars and maintain activity documentation
• encourage resident participation
• adapt activities to residents’ interests and needs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

activities assistant

saint louis mo

kirkwood wellness & rehabilitation

full-time

nursing home residents

skilled nursing

long-term care

recreational activities

life enrichment

resident engagement

every other weekend

high school diploma or equivalent

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k)
• health, dental, vision, and life insurance.

Why this role

The posting lists health, dental, vision, and life insurance and a 401(k). Previous activities, recreation, senior living, skilled nursing, or long-term care experience and activity-related certification are preferred. Schedule includes every other weekend.

About the employer

Kirkwood Wellness & Rehabilitation is hiring for this role. Industry: Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities). Sector: 62.