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West Liberty, United States

Activity Assistant

Otterbein SeniorLife · West Liberty · United States

Full timeOffice Manager / Assistant

Posted: 9/29/2026 · Last checked: 10/12/2026

Job description

Quoted in full from Otterbein SeniorLife's job posting. Gavroche does not edit it.

**Now Offering DailyPay**

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. This position is a great match and rewarding opportunity for candidates with long term care experience. 

Shift: Full-time, 8:30am - 4:00 pm weekdays (plus every-other weekend)

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*

Health & Wellness

  • Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits
  • Vision & Dental Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support

 Financial Security

  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) that accrues immediately from day one
  • Paid Holidays for a healthy work-life balance
  • Access to DailyPay, enabling you to access up to 100% of your earned wages on a daily basis
  • Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for ANY field of study
  • Tuition Discounts through exclusive partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College
  • Employee-Sponsored Crisis Fund available for those facing unforeseen challenges
  • Legal & Identity Theft Protection

 Growth & Development

  • University Partnerships with University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College for exclusive tuition discounts
  • Multiple Partner Discounts available for various products and services through Access Perks
  • Access to 1,000s of hours of personal and professional development material through RightNow Media @ Work

 *Some benefits, including PTO and tuition reimbursement, are based on hours worked.

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

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