Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Job Title: Activities Assistant (Orrville)

Worksite 230 South Crown Hill Rd., Orrville, OH 44667*      Number of Openings:* 1

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• JAG Healthcare Orrville is seeking a reliable, compassionate part-time Activities Assistants to work at our Orrville, Ohio location. Our talented and caring Activities Team has an opportunity for the right candidate to join us FT/PT, 1^st^ / 2^nd^ shift.

JAG Healthcare Orrville is a smaller, 47-bed facility offering both traditional skilled nursing and long-term care as well as a cognitive deficit/behavioral resident care model. We are looking for staff members that are committed to exceptional patient care and continuous quality improvement! Applicants must be team-oriented, dependable and demonstrate professionalism in the workplace.

OPPORTUNITY DETAILS:

• Assisting in the planned Activities for our residents, keeping them engaged, encouraged, and motivated.
• Implement activities programs for our residents; focus on individual interests (1 on 1 and group activities).
• Keep daily attendance and document residents' participation in activities.
• Coordinating activities with other departments and working collaboratively with all staff.
• Assist residents to and from scheduled activity programs.

TALENTS:

• Self-starter and self-motivated, with an entertaining and outgoing personality.
• Maintain an organized work area.
• The ability to make someone's day better.
• Someone who is observant, driven, and creative.
• Experience with activities in a healthcare setting or college work in recreation therapy is a plus.
• Previous experience with geriatric population is a plus.
• Someone who can place someone else's needs before their own.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
• Positive attitude and energy is a must!!
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Strong organizational and planning skills; ability to multi-task
• Willingness to adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• Work well with a Team.
• Patience and compassion when dealing with others, especially those who are sick, injured, elderly, or from different backgrounds.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment; including but not limited to eye protection and masks (surgical and N95).
• Ability to test regularly for COVID 19.

Job Type: Full time and part time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

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Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

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