Activity Assistant

Westerwood; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Westerwood is seeking a part-time Activity Assistant to lead and assist with activities for seniors in a supportive and friendly environment. The role involves organizing events, encouraging resident participation, and providing individual care. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, strong interpersonal skills, and a passion for working with the senior population.

Benefits

Competitive pay and annual pay increases

Paid holidays

DailyPay (pay on demand)

401k retirement with company match

Scholarship opportunities and tuition assistance

Referral bonuses up to $1,000

Qualifications

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds and walk long distances.
• Prefer experience working with people that have dementia.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist with group and individual activities for residents.
• Encourage residents to attend activities and functions.
• Assist with individual care plans and complete documentation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Creativity

Energy

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Westerwood is actively seeking a part-time Activity Assistant to add to our exceptional team and community. This position is scheduled weekdays and every other weekend.

WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN THE WESTERWOOD TEAM?

• Competitive pay, pay for experience, and annual pay increases!
• Paid holidays, DailyPay (pay on demand), 401k retirement with company match, and more!
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition assistance!
• Serving seniors for over 45 years!
• Named a Top Workplace by CEO Magazine for 9 years running!
• Meaningful and rewarding employment!
• A work environment that is fun, friendly, supportive, and caring!
• Referral bonuses up to $1,000!
  
  
  

Job Duties:

The Activity Assistant is responsible for leading and assisting with group and individual activities for residents in our Assisted Living, Rehabilitation Center, and Memory Care areas. Activities include special interest groups, games, parties, outside trips, and cultural activities. The person in this position encourages residents to attend activities and functions, assists them to and from activities and recreational areas, provides recreation activities at bedside when needed, distributes monthly activity calendar, assists with individual care plans, and completes documentation as assigned.

Qualifications:

Qualified candidates must have a HS diploma, a valid driver’s license with a good driving record, flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed, and the ability to lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds and walk long distances. Prefer experience in working with people that have dementia. Previous experience in an activities program in an assisted living or long term care setting is preferred. Other requirements include: Ability to multi-task with excellent organizational skills, excellent interpersonal skills with high level of energy, creativity and enthusiasm. Must enjoy working with the senior population.

Westerwood is a friendly nonprofit organization serving a community of vibrant seniors. Our mission is to promote a lifelong journey of personal purpose, for those we serve, by creating a culture of independence, wellness and community.

E.O.E./M/F/H/V

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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