Activities Assistant
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Job overview
Otterbein is hiring an Activities Assistant. Otterbein is seeking a part‑time Activities Assistant to join its not‑for‑profit retirement community in Tipp City, Ohio. The assistant will help coordinate, supervise and implement resident activities in skilled nursing units, supporting resident engagement and wellbeing under the director’s guidance.
Key focus areas include Conduct and assist with resident activities under supervision of director, Communicate residents’ needs to appropriate department, and Assist residents to and from activities.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma. Important skills include Caring Compassionate Energetic Personality, Detail Oriented, Literacy And Writing, Documentation, Communications, and Interpersonal Abilities.
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Full job description
Overview
Otterbein is currently seeking a talented Part time Activities Assistant to join our team at our vibrant, not-for-profit retirement community. The Activities Assistant will assist in the coordinating, supervising and implementing of the activities in the Skilled Nursing units.
Shift: Part Time 8:30am to 3:30am 20 to 29 hours per week and will work every other weekend
Responsibilities
- Conducts and/or assist with resident activities under supervision of director.
- Communicates residents’ needs to appropriate department.
- Assists residents to and from activities.
- Attends resident care conferences as needed.
- Documents in resident records as required.
- Promotes positive public relations for the facility.
- Maintains awareness of policies, procedures and mission statement as appropriate.
- Assists with development of and posts monthly/daily activities calendar; plans and confirms resident activities.
- Assists with volunteer program as needed.
- Assists with caring for pets and plants.
- Purchases pre-approved department supplies.
- Assists with decorating facility for special occasions/holidays.
- Provides stimulation during one-on-one visits.
- Respects and maintains residents’ dignity, individuality, privacy and confidentiality, knowledgeable of Residents’ Bill of Rights.
Qualifications
- Education: High School Diploma is required
- Experience: One to two years’ activities assisting is preferred
- 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
- Must be willing to drive bus for resident outings
Why work for Otterbein SeniorLife:
For more than 100 years, Otterbein has provided senior housing options rooted in respect and community. We’re a non-profit 501(c)(3) health and human service organization, so our values and initiatives are focused on serving our residents.
Otterbein SeniorLife consists of lifestyle communities, revolutionary small house neighborhoods, home health, and hospice care in Ohio and Indiana. We offer different lifestyle options for seniors through independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehab, memory support, respite care, in-home care, and hospice services.
BENEFITS*
Medical insurance with free virtual doctor visits
Pharmacy Benefits
Vision and dental insurance
Paid Time off that accrues immediately
Paid Holidays
Life insurance
Retirements Savings with a 401(k) or 403(b) with company match
Employee sponsored fund for employees in need
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Assistance
*Some benefits are based on hours worked
Apply today and begin a meaningful career as an Activities Assistant at Otterbein!
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