Activity Assistant

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!