- Salary
- $5k+
- Location
- Cortland, Ohio · Cortland, Ohio, United States
- Department
- Activities
- Education
- Bachelor
- Source
- Greenhouse
Description
Overview
At Otterbein, you’re more than an employee, you’re a Partner in Caring. Together, we work side by side toward a shared goal: delivering person-centered care that respects every resident and the choices they make.
Whether in our vibrant communities, our welcoming small house neighborhoods, Home Health, Hospice or Home Office, we provide the highest level of compassionate, quality care.
Join our team of Partners who are talented, kind, wise, funny, spirited, generous, endearing, and truly one-of-a-kind.
The Activities Assistant is a key member. The primary goal is to plan and facilitate innovative programs, activities and events for the residents. You will support Total Quality Management efforts and participate in Quality Improvement committees from time to time.
Responsibilities:
- Plans, organizes and carries out a comprehensive program of activities, both within the facility and outside the facility, to stimulate and promote interest and general well-being
- Prepares and maintains a monthly calendar of events with new and innovative programing, as well as traditional events, that covers recreation and educational development for residents as an integral part of total resident care
- Encourages participation and socialization and monitors attendance
- Prepares and distributes the monthly community newsletter
Qualifications:
- Must have strong program development and management skills
- Must be creative and motivating to both individuals and groups of people
- Must have a mission-driven passion for serving older adults
- Must have excellent customer service skills, good judgement and decision-making skills
- Must have excellent communication skills: listening, verbal and written
- Must be detail oriented, able to prioritize and utilize effective time management skills and be flexible to adjust to impromptu situations on a regular basis
- Must be willing to work a flexible schedule
Education: Associates/Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
Experience: Experience in programming and leading activities.
BENEFITS*
Pay: $15.00
Health & Wellness
- Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits
- Vision & Dental Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support
Financial Security
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
- Paid Time Off (PTO) that accrues immediately from day one
- Paid Holidays for a healthy work-life balance
- Access to DailyPay, enabling you to access up to 100% of your earned wages on a daily basis
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for ANY field of study
- Tuition Discounts through exclusive partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College
- Employee-Sponsored Crisis Fund available for those facing unforeseen challenges
- Legal & Identity Theft Protection
Growth & Development
- University Partnerships with University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College for exclusive tuition discounts
- Multiple Partner Discounts available for various products and services through Access Perks
- Access to 1,000s of hours of personal and professional development material through RightNow Media @ Work
*Some benefits, including PTO and tuition reimbursement, are based on hours worked.
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.
