Activities Assistant

Overview Come join us as an Activities Assistant at Ossian Health Assisted Living Community to make a difference!

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Part-time - Tuesday, Thursday and every other weekend Day Shift If you are looking for a career that can make a difference, then OssianHealth and Rehabilitation is the place for you. Our work family is made up of a variety of talented and committed team members who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives they serve. Each employee contributes their unique skills and abilities with the key goal of enabling our residents to reach and maintain their highest functional abilities. Every job matters at OssianHealth and Rehabilitation Center. We believe in what we do and know our hands make a difference. As a member of our activities team, look at what benefits you can enjoy: Competitive starting wage with additional pay for experience $1,000 new employee referral program DailyPay! Work today, get paid today! Monthly Celebrations and recognitions Quarterly Education Bonus Program up to $5,000/year in Tuition Reimbursement Medical, Dental and Vision Paid Life Insurance Paid Vacation and Sick Leave Quarterly Education Bonus Program Responsibilities The Activities Assistant is responsible for assisting in planning; coordinating and implementing appropriate activity programs to meet the individual needs of our residents. Developing and implementing activity programs which are appropriate to the residents based on varied backgrounds, emotional needs and interests Assisting the Activities Director with an evaluation of each resident according to their backgrounds, activity interests, abilities, physical limitations and need for meaningful activity programs Documenting activity plans and progress notes as directed Working closely with the Activities Director to plan and set up each assigned activity, which includes gathering supplies re-arranging rooms Assisting in the development and distribution of monthly activity calendars to residents and posting these calendars throughout the facility Assisting in the development and maintenance of facility newsletters Complying with safety requirements, infection control measures, and maintaining a clean work environment in accordance with facility policy Qualifications Activities Assistant Qualifications Must possess a High School Diploma or GED Knowledge on the use of personal computers, e-mail accounts, software programs such as Word and Excel Have a thorough understanding of the principles of best Activities practices Patience, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm and willingness to handle residents based on whatever maturity and physical level in which they are currently functioning The ability to be discrete and protect the integrity of confidential information and stay within Corporate Compliance and HIPPA Previous experience in long-term care is preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr Ossian Health and Rehabilitation Center