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Activity Assistant

Otterbein SeniorLife

  • Urbana, OH
  • 1 day ago

    Highlights

    Must possess a caring, compassionate, energetic personality and a desire to provide entertaining and stimulating activities to enhance the quality of life and holistic growth of residents. Education : High School diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months' related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationUrbana, OH

    Description

    **Now Offering DailyPay**

    Overview

    Assist the Activities Team under the direction of the Director of Activities with the coordination and implementation of the activity programming for the HealthCenters. This position is a great match and rewarding opportunity for candidates with long term care experience. 

    Shift: Full-time, 8:30am - 4:00 pm weekdays (plus every-other weekend)

    Responsibilities

    • Encouraging residents to participate in group and/or engage in self-directed activities.
    • Encouraging participation in activities while respecting wishes of those residents with little or no interest in programming.
    • Leading group activities as assigned by Director of Activities.
    • Ensuring resident health, safety and welfare during activities, assistance to/from, transfers in/out of wheelchairs or other specialized equipment.
    • Providing creative and adaptable 1:1 activity intervention with residents that have little or no group activity involvement. (A list of those residents needing 1:1's will be provided as needed.)
    • Maintaining proper communication with other staff/departments regarding residents and scheduled activities.
    • Interacting with residents and/or families when present.
    • Assisting Director of Activities by advising of observations/needs.
    • Assuring that all state regulatory guidelines are followed as it relates to above duties performed.
    • Maintaining equipment and supplies.
    • Completing all other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    • Education:  High School diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months' related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
    • Experience: One to two years' activities assisting is preferred, especially in a long-term care setting.
    • Must possess a caring, compassionate, energetic personality and a desire to provide entertaining and stimulating activities to enhance the quality of life and holistic growth of residents
    • Must be detail oriented and have excellent literacy and writing, documentation, communications and interpersonal abilities
    • Willing to pursue and complete the Indiana 90-hour Basic Activity Director's Course within one year of employment (not mandatory).

    BENEFITS*

    Health & Wellness

    • Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits
    • Vision & Dental Insurance
    • Pet Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support

     Financial Security

    • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
    • Paid Time Off (PTO) that accrues immediately from day one
    • Paid Holidays for a healthy work-life balance
    • Access to DailyPay, enabling you to access up to 100% of your earned wages on a daily basis
    • Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for ANY field of study
    • Tuition Discounts through exclusive partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College
    • Employee-Sponsored Crisis Fund available for those facing unforeseen challenges
    • Legal & Identity Theft Protection

     Growth & Development

    • University Partnerships with University of Cincinnati,University of Toledo, and Hondros College for exclusive tuition discounts
    • Multiple Partner Discounts available for various products and services through Access Perks
    • Access to 1,000s of hours of personal and professional development material through RightNow Media @ Work

     *Some benefits, including PTO and tuition reimbursement, are based on hours worked.

    Apply today and begin a meaningful career as an Activity Assistant at Otterbein!

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