Activity Assistant

Assist the Activities Team under the direction of the Director of Activities with the coordination and implementation of the activity programming for the HealthCenters. This position is a great match and rewarding opportunity for candidates with long term care experience. 

Shift: Part time, afternoon and evenings, and every other weekend

• 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.

Apply today and begin a meaningful career as an Activity Assistant at Otterbein!