Otterbein SeniorLife · 19 hours ago
Activity Assistant
Franklin, Indiana
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expOtterbein is a health care provider seeking an Activity Assistant to support the Activities Team under the direction of the Director of Activities. The role involves coordinating and implementing activity programming for various residents, ensuring their health and safety, and encouraging participation in activities.
Assisted LivingElder CareHealth CareHospitalNon ProfitNursing and Residential CareRehabilitationSocial Assistance
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Preferred
One to two years' activities assisting is preferred, especially in a long-term care setting
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
Company
Otterbein SeniorLife
Otterbein SeniorLife offers a wide range of assisted living, rehabilitation, nursing care and home health care services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
J. Chris Green
Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
Lois Mills
Vice Presdent HR/Chief People Officer
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