# Activity Assistant at Otterbein SeniorLife

Activity Assistant at Otterbein SeniorLife in West Liberty, Ohio. Full-time. Posted September 29, 2026.

- Company: Otterbein SeniorLife
- Location: West Liberty, Ohio
- Job type: Full-time
- Posted: 2026-09-29
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/otterbein/jobs/8008298003?gh_jid=8008298003
- Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/activity-assistant-otterbein-seniorlife-cx1ypw

## Requirements

- 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).

## Description

*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!