Full-Time

Activities Assistant

Updated on 9/3/2026

SSM Health

SSM Health

11-50 employees

Operates hospitals, clinics, and health plans

No salary listed

St. Louis, MO, USA

In Person

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Required Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)

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Requirements
  • A high school diploma or GED, or 10 years of work experience.
  • No experience is required.
  • Proof of motor vehicle liability insurance meeting minimum state requirements is required upon hire and upon request.
  • Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification is required within 90 days of employment; other resuscitation certifications may be required depending on the department.
  • A valid driver’s license and driving record information are required.
  • The role requires constant standing; frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of objects weighing 0–25 pounds; and occasional handling of objects weighing 25–50 pounds.
  • The role requires occasional lifting or moving of patients and occasional driving.
Responsibilities
  • Conduct assessments of activity needs to meet individual treatment goals and objectives when needed.
  • Facilitate and participate in activity-related projects and events.
  • Keep the treatment area clean, safe, and organized.
  • Maintain documentation of activity programs and participation.
  • Assist with setup and takedown of furniture and materials for activities.
  • Oversee volunteers when needed.
  • Perform clerical tasks as needed.
  • Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Pediatric experience is highly preferred.

SSM Health is a Catholic, not‑for‑profit integrated health system serving the Midwest. It runs 23 hospitals, 490+ physician offices and outpatient centers, plus virtual and post‑acute care, as well as a health plan, a pharmacy benefit manager, and an accountable care organization. It coordinates care across the full continuum—from physician clinics to hospital care—while serving the uninsured and Medicaid populations and pursuing clinical research in oncology, pediatrics, and cardiovascular health. Its goal is to improve population health through coordinated, accessible care and expanded behavioral health access within a diversified, faith‑based nonprofit framework.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

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Total Funding

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • 2025 operating income reached $148.5 million after 2024's $70 million loss.
  • Q1 2026 operating income rose to $7.1 million on $3.3 billion revenue.
  • July 2025 Verona outpatient center opens September 2026, expanding Wisconsin outpatient access.

What critics are saying

  • June 2026 DOJ settlement hit SLU Hospital pharmacy for waived copays and whistleblower claims.
  • SSM's Q1 2026 operating margin stayed only 0.2%, leaving no shock absorber.
  • St. Louis University Hospital drives roughly 80% of nurse contract labor, concentrating staffing risk.

What makes SSM Health unique

  • Catholic mission and Midwest footprint unify 23 hospitals across four states.
  • SSM Health runs hospitals, insurance, PBM, and an ACO under one system.
  • Saint Louis University partnership strengthens oncology, pediatrics, and cardiovascular research.

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Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

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