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The Activities Assistant provides assistance in all activity functions ensuring that an on-going program of activities is carried out to meet the interests and the physical, mental and psychosocial well-being of each resident is maintained in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.Care Management and Service DeliveryPerforms day to day activity functions to provide programming that meets the residents’ interests and the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident.
Encourages and assists residents to participate in hobbies and crafts.
Assists bed-bound residents by visiting, writing/reading letters, providing materials for hobbies, etc.
Makes routine visits to residents and assists with crafts, projects, etc.
May assist with transporting residents to/from dining areas.
May accompany residents to off-site activities where residents are loaded into buses, transported, unloaded, assisted, accompanied and returned to activities out of the building.
Interacts with residents to ensure that quality care and positive resident/staff relations are taking place.
Maintains open and trust-building relationships with resident family members, responding professionally and promptly to any requests or concerns.
Communicates with residents or family members to obtain activity information.
Provide reading materials in Braille, tapes, and recordings as needed.
Operations ManagementCoordinates scheduled parties, movies, games/activities appropriate for residents in various levels of care.
Assists in developing an evening activity schedule.
Completes individual monthly activity log for activities he/she has lead.
Communicates needs for supplies/equipment as needed.
Attends all-employee and departmental meetings and in-service training as scheduled or as directed.
Quality, Compliance, and Risk ManagementDevelop and oversee written plans of care (preliminary and comprehensive) for each resident and assure that all activity progress notes (and plan of cares) are charted, informative and descriptive of the service provided and of the resident’s response to the service.
Maintains and reviews all charts, notes, and documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with rules, regulations, and standards applicable to program services.
Maintains the confidentiality of resident information and honors the residents’ personal and property rights.
All other duties as assigned.EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent required.
ExperienceOne year activities experience preferred.
Two years experience in a long-term care, hospital, or other related healthcare setting preferred.
Other RequirementsMust be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Ohio Living Westminster-Thurber is Central Ohio’s premier life plan community located at the edge of Victorian Village. Services include long-term nursing care, memory care, short-term rehabilitation, outpatient therapy and assisted living. The campus also offers independent living apartments. Most importantly, we’re a company that:chooses to operate as a faith-based, not-for-profit organization
makes its mission the heart of our organization
has a reputation for consistently exceeding the needs and expectations of those we serve
provides an engaging, team-oriented workplace dedicated to career, family and faith
commits to recognizing our employees for a job well done
We’re looking for people who:have a passion for helping people, solving problems and contributing to a positive work environment
are excited about bringing their personal standards and ideals to work each day
understand that HOW you do your job is just as important as WHAT you do in your job
Why work at Ohio Living Westminster-Thurber?Our residents and employees have access to a fitness center, casual bistro and The Crossings restaurant. Depending on an employee’s status, they may benefit from:competitive wages
affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance
403b retirement savings
paid time off
training, continuing education, and education assistance
pay advances up to $500
free meals/meal allowance
the latest technology
unlimited career opportunities
and much more!
Who is Ohio Living?Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio Living is one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit, multi-site senior living organizations. Since its founding in 1922, Ohio Living has defined the highest standards of quality of life for adults through its 12 life plan communities and Ohio Living Home Health & Hospice in 50 Ohio counties.Our mission is to provide adults with caring and quality services toward the enhancement of physical, mental and spiritual well-being consistent with the Christian Gospel.Our Values:Care Integrity Customer Service InnovationFinancial Stewardship Leadership InclusionRequisition ID: 2022-14605 Weekly Scheduled Hours: 37.50 Shift: Days Work Schedule: M-F 9am-5pm, every 4th weekend Street: 717 Neil Avenue
Full-time