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Job Location drjobs

Franklin - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

**Now Offering DailyPay**

Overview

Assist the Activities Team under the direction of the Director of Activities with the coordination and implementation of the activity programming for the HealthCenters 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

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 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 1:1s 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.

Qualifications

  • 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 Directors Course within one year of employment (not mandatory).

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

Access up to 100% of your net earned based wages daily through DailyPay

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 Activity Assistantat Otterbein!

Employment Type

Full Time

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