Activity Assistant

Job overview

The Activity Assistant role is onsite in Bellefontaine, OH. Compensation is not specified. The position supports the Activities Team and activity programming for the HealthCenters at Otterbein SeniorLife. The assistant encourages resident participation, leads assigned group activities, and provides individualized activity support while respecting residents’ preferences. The role contributes to residents’ safety, engagement, and quality of life through communication with staff and families and care of activity supplies and equipment.

What you'll do

• Encourage residents to participate in group or self-directed activities
• respect residents’ preferences
• lead assigned group activities
• support resident safety during activities and transfers
• provide adaptable one-to-one activity interventions
• communicate with staff and families
• report observations and needs
• follow state regulatory guidelines
• maintain equipment and supplies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

activity assistant

bellefontaine oh

otterbein seniorlife

resident activities

long-term care

group activities

one-to-one support

resident safety

full-time

every-other weekend

8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, vision, dental, pet, and life insurance
• EAP
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO and paid holidays
• DailyPay
• tuition reimbursement and discounts
• legal and identity theft protection.

Why this role

Full-time schedule is weekdays, 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., plus every other weekend. High school diploma or GED, related experience or training, or an equivalent combination is accepted.

About the employer

Otterbein SeniorLife is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.