Activity Assistant

Assist the Activities Team under the direction of the Director of Activities with the coordination and implementation of the activity programming for the Health Centers 2/3, Murphy Special Care, Garden Memory Care, Health Centers, Rehabilitation Services and Advanced Special Care residents as assigned. This position is a great match and rewarding opportunity for candidates with long term care experience.

Shift: Full time 1st 8am-430p & some weekends

• 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.

• 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, especially in a long-term care setting.
• 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
• 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 Daily Pay
• Employee sponsored fund for employees in need
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 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

* Some benefits are based on hours worked

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Do you have any experience in activities assisting in a long term care setting? If yes, how long? *