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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 2/3, Murphy Special Care, Garden Memory Care, Health Centers, Rehabilitation Services and Advanced Special Care residents as assigned. This position is a great match and rewarding opportunity for candidates with long term care experience.
Shift: Full time 1st 8am-430p & some weekends
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*
- Medical insurance with free virtual doctor visits
- Vision, dental, and Pet insurance and Legal and Identity Theft protection
- Paid Time off that accrues immediately
- Paid Holidays
- Life insurance
- Retirements Savings with a 401(k) with company match
- Access up to 100% of your net earned based wages daily through DailyPay
- Employee sponsored fund for employees in need
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Multiple partner discounts available
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
- University Partnerships with University of Cincinnati and University of Toledo for scholarships up to 10% and Hondros up to 16% of eligible tuition costs
*Some benefits are based on hours worked
Apply today and begin a meaningful career as an Activity Assistant at Otterbein!
Other facts
About Otterbein SeniorLife
For over 100 years, Otterbein SeniorLife has served families and communities throughout Ohio and in Indiana.
Our nine SeniorLife Communities offer independent and assisted living, rehabilitation and therapy, skilled nursing, and memory care. We're also proud to be the nation's largest provider of small house-based nursing care, with nine Ohio locations.
Our values guide every one of our partners, every day, and include:
• Respect. Value the older person as a child of God
• Commitment. Believe in the mission with loyalty and passion of purpose
• Stewardship. Use our time, talent, and treasure prudently with our neighbor in mind
• Community. Work with persons and organizations in a spirit of inclusiveness
• Quality. Strive to achieve the measure of excellence in all we are and wish to become
• Ministry. Perfect our service through faith, hope, and love
• Wisdom. Appreciate and value that which is borne of life’s experience in all persons
• Health. Promote the holistic well-being of individuals
If you lead by example and demonstrate excellence, you’ll thrive at Otterbein SeniorLife! Those who are passionate about the Otterbein mission are rewarded with a unique working environment, a supportive atmosphere, and a positive long-term future.
We’re proud of our past and look forward to a bright future as we continue to enhance the quality of life and holistic growth of older persons.
What you'll do
- Assist the Activities Team with coordinating and implementing activity programming for residents. Lead group activities and ensure resident health and safety during these activities.
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