Activities Assistant

Otterbein SeniorLife; Cortland (OH); On-site; USD 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance with telehealth

Vision & Dental Insurance

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

EAP

401(k) with company match

PTO from day one

Paid Holidays

DailyPay access

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Discounts

Crisis Fund

Identity Theft Protection

Job summary

Otterbein SeniorLife is seeking an Activities Assistant to plan and facilitate engaging programs and events for residents. You will support total quality management efforts and participate in quality improvement committees as needed.

The role requires creativity, strong communication, and a dedication to serving older adults, with a flexible schedule and the ability to manage multiple activities across facility and community settings.

Qualifications

• Must have strong program development and management skills.
• Must be creative and motivating to both individuals and groups.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and carries out a comprehensive program of activities for residents.
• Prepares and maintains a monthly calendar of events with new and traditional programs.
• Encourages participation and socialization and monitors attendance.
• Prepares and distributes the monthly community newsletter.
• Plan and facilitate activities and events for residents and their communities.

Skills

Program development

People motivation

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

Associates/Bachelor's degree preferred

Job 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.