Activity Assistant

Otterbein SeniorLife • Franklin, IN

15h

About The Position

Assist the Comprehensive Care Activities Team under the direction of the Comprehensive Care Director of Activities with the coordination and implementation of the activity programming for the Murphy Special Care, Garden Memory Care, Health Centers, Rehabilitation Services and Advanced Special Care residents as assigned.

Requirements

• 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
• 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 pursue and complete the Indiana 90 hour Basic Activity Director’s Course within one year of employment

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 Comprehensive Care 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 interventions 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 Comprehensive Care 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED