Activity Assistant at Otterbein SeniorLife

<p><span style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45); font-size: 12pt;"><strong><em>**Now Offering DailyPay**</em></strong></span></p> <h2 class="iCIMS_InfoMsg iCIMS_InfoField_Job">Overview</h2> <div class="iCIMS_InfoMsg iCIMS_InfoMsg_Job"> <div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Container"> <div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Text"> <p>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.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Shift: Full-time, 8:30am - 4:00 pm weekdays (plus every-other weekend)</strong></p> </div> </div> </div> <h2 class="iCIMS_InfoMsg iCIMS_InfoField_Job">Responsibilities</h2> <div class="iCIMS_InfoMsg iCIMS_InfoMsg_Job"> <div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Container"> <div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Text"> <ul> <li>Encouraging residents to participate in group and/or engage in self-directed activities.</li> <li>Encouraging participation in activities while respecting wishes of those residents with little or no interest in programming.</li> <li>Leading group activities as assigned by Director of Activities.</li> <li>Ensuring resident health, safety and welfare during activities, assistance to/from, transfers in/out of wheelchairs or other specialized equipment.</li> <li>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.)</li> <li>Maintaining proper communication with other staff/departments regarding residents and scheduled activities.</li> <li>Interacting with residents and/or families when present.</li> <li>Assisting Director of Activities by advising of observations/needs.</li> <li>Assuring that all state regulatory guidelines are followed as it relates to above duties performed.</li> <li>Maintaining equipment and supplies.</li> <li>Completing all other duties as assigned.</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <h2 class="iCIMS_InfoMsg iCIMS_InfoField_Job">Qualifications</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Education</strong>: <strong>&nbsp;</strong>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</li> <li><strong>Experience:&nbsp;</strong>One to two years’ activities assisting is preferred, especially in a long-term care setting.</li> <li>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</li> <li>Must be detail oriented and have excellent literacy and writing, documentation, communications and interpersonal abilities</li> <li>Willing to pursue and complete the Indiana 90-hour Basic Activity Director’s Course within one year of employment (not mandatory).</li> </ul> <p><strong>BENEFITS*</strong></p> <p><strong>Health &amp; Wellness</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Medical Insurance</strong> with free virtual doctor visits</li> <li><strong>Vision &amp; Dental Insurance</strong></li> <li><strong>Pet Insurance</strong></li> <li><strong>Life Insurance</strong></li> <li><strong>Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</strong> for personal and professional support</li> </ul> <p><strong>&nbsp;Financial Security</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>401(k) Retirement Savings Plan</strong> with company match</li> <li><strong>Paid Time Off (PTO)</strong> that accrues immediately from day one</li> <li><strong>Paid Holidays</strong> for a healthy work-life balance</li> <li><strong>Access to DailyPay</strong>, enabling you to access up to 100% of your earned wages on a daily basis</li> <li><strong>Tuition Reimbursement</strong> up to $5,250 per year for ANY field of study</li> <li><strong>Tuition Discounts</strong> through exclusive partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College</li> <li><strong>Employee-Sponsored Crisis Fund</strong> available for those facing unforeseen challenges</li> <li><strong>Legal &amp; Identity Theft Protection</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>&nbsp;Growth &amp; Development</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>University Partnerships</strong> with <u>University of Cincinnati,</u> <u>University of Toledo</u>, and <u>Hondros College</u> for exclusive tuition discounts</li> <li><strong>Multiple Partner Discounts</strong> available for various products and services through <u>Access Perks</u></li> <li><strong>Access to 1,000s of hours of personal and professional development material</strong> through <u>RightNow Media @ Work</u></li> </ul> <p><em>&nbsp;*Some benefits, including PTO and tuition reimbursement, are based on hours worked.</em></p> <div class="iCIMS_InfoMsg iCIMS_InfoMsg_Job"> <div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Container"> <div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Text"> <p>Apply today and begin a meaningful career as an <strong>Activity Assistant</strong>&nbsp;at Otterbein!</p> </div> </div> </div>