About this opportunity
Otterbein Senior Life lists this Activity Assistant opportunity in west liberty, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job 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!
Who can apply
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