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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 8am-430p & some weekends

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 1:1’s 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 Director’s Course within one year of employment (not mandatory).

BENEFITS*

Medical insurance with free virtual doctor visits
Vision, dental, and Pet insurance and Legal and Identity Theft protection
Paid Time off that accrues immediately
Paid Holidays
Life insurance
Retirements Savings with a 401(k) 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)
Multiple partner discounts available
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
University Partnerships with University of Cincinnati and University of Toledo for scholarships up to 10% and Hondros up to 16% of eligible tuition costs

*Some benefits are based on hours worked

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