Come join our awesome team as an Activities and Life Enrichment Assistant at Bethesda Care Center. We are offering NEW WAGES, a great work environment and generous benefits!

The Life Enrichment Assistant will coordinate social, recreational, purposeful and spiritual activities to residents, whose needs include psychological, physical, and cognitive challenge(s).

Activities and Life Enrichment Assistant Job Highlights:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan;
• Career scholarships;
• Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs;
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days)

Required Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• If operating company vehicle you must be 21 years of age and meet the MVR organization standards.
• Ability to read, understand and follow written and oral instructions; to prepare written reports and documentation.
• Ability to work with residents of varying levels of responsiveness.
• Motor coordination and manual dexterity required in working with craft projects and other resident activities.
• Able and willing to work flexible hours-evenings and weekends for planned activities events.
• Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation.

Upon being hired, you will be asked to provide proof of your COVID vaccination or you may complete an exemption application for medical or religious reason. We care about the safety and health of all our residents and staff. To help keep everyone safe, we have implemented COVID-19 protocols.

Essentials:

• Perform defined work routines and daily assignments, using various department supplies and equipment, as assigned by the Therapeutic Director.
• Assist with social activities and recreational programs that provide spiritual, physical, social, and intellectual challenges for facility residents.
• Research and design resident activity programs for Director's approval; implement approved programs that maintain viable interest and expand resident participation.
• Initiate various assigned individual and/or group activities; provide materials, instructions and supervision during activities; record attendance.
• Evaluate residents' reactions during activities, document attendance, and report unusual observations to nurse in charge.
• Assist with planning and scheduling trips and outside activities; arrange for transportation and resident supervision.
• Assist with planning and participation of residents in religious activities as assigned by the Activity Director.
• Perform other department duties or special assignments as directed by the Activity Director.

Bethesda Care Center:

Bethesda Care Center is a skilled nursing community located in Fremont, Ohio, a great city with a variety of entertaining things to do, and a prosperous center of business for several different goods and services. At our senior care center, we offer compassionate, personalized long-term care, memory support, short-term rehabilitation, and end-of-life care to our senior community, and work to create an environment that makes everyone feel at home. We support our employees in bringing their determination and positive energy to the workplace, constantly inspiring our community and providing joy to those who may need it the most.

In our 2022 Great Place to Work survey, employees said their work has a special meaning: this is not “just a job”.

Take pride in helping others, and join us today.

Education

• High School or better