Otterbein SeniorLife
healthcare
ActivityAssistant
“Activity Assistant at Otterbein SeniorLife. Skills: coordination and implementation of the activity programming, activity intervention, communication. Assist the Activities Team under the direction of the Director of Activities with the coordination and implementation of the activity programming for the HealthCenters.. Encouraging residents to participate in group and/or engage in self-directed activities.”
What You'll Achieve.
enhance the quality of life and holistic growth of residents
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
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
Nice to Have
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)
What You'll Do.
Assist the Activities Team under the direction of the Director of Activities with the coordination and implementation of the activity programming for the HealthCenters.
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
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.
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.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Maintaining proper communication with other staff/departments regarding residents and scheduled activities.; Assisting Director of Activities by advising of observations/needs.
Communication Scope
literacy and writing; documentation; communications; interpersonal abilities
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