Activities Aide Full

Anchor Lodge; Amherst (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Voluntary benefits

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Sprenger Health Care, Amherst Manor in Amherst, OH, is seeking a Recreation Activities Assistant to support group programs, transport residents to activities, and help plan and lead recreation initiatives.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and 2+ years in a patient activities program, or a college degree in recreation or related field; benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, 401k with company match, tuition reimbursement, PTO and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or higher education in relevant field.
• Experience in patient activities program in healthcare or recreation-related study.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate group programs as assigned in a timely and efficient manner.
• Assist in transporting residents to and from activities.
• Assist with planning and leadership of recreation programs.
• Promote facility programs to residents, staff, family and volunteers.

Skills

Facilitation

Resident transport

Program planning

Public engagement

Education

High School diploma

College degree in Recreation/Gerontology/NHA/Nursing/OT/OTA

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Amherst Manor - Amherst, OH 44001

Sprenger Health Care is a third generation, leading developer, owner and operator of senior living communities and services in Ohio and South Carolina. Through our 12-nursing home, 10 assisted living, and 8 independent living communities encompassing nearly 2,000 beds, we provide exceptional health care services, including; long-term nursing care, assisted and independent living, memory care, hospice, home care, respite care, and short-term post-acute rehabilitation. For more information about Sprenger Health Care, please visit www.sprengerhealthcare.com.

Qualifications

High School diploma and 2 plus years of experience in a patient activities program in a health care setting; OR has college degree in or actively working toward a degree in Recreation, Gerontology, Nursing Home Administration, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, or Occupational Therapy Assistant with a valid driver’s license.

Essential Job Functions

• Facilitate group programs as assigned in a timely and efficient manner.
• Assist in transporting residents to and from activities.
• Assist with planning and leadership of recreation programs.
• Promote facility programs to residents, staff, family and volunteers.

The position offers a competitive wage based on experience, and many other benefits including:

• Health insurance with company paid life insurance
• Dental, Vision and Voluntary benefits
• 401k with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunity for professional growth and development
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay

Come join a team with many years of employment longevity and a chance to grow your career from within. We can’t wait to meet you!