Life Enrichment / Activities Coordinator
Job Description
Job DescriptionOverview
The role of a Full-Time Life Enrichment / Activities Coordinator is to create an environment in the home that provides opportunity for the community members to enjoy the highest possible quality of life while providing psychosocial support to elders, families, and partners.
Shift: Full Time 9a - 5p Monday through Friday with one Saturday a month rotation (some events and outings will require evening availability as needed)
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the planning and implementation of activities for elders that encourage socialization, entertainment, relaxation, and improve daily living skills.
- Completes an in-depth assessment of each elder and provides for elder specific materials for activities identified by the elders Leads monthly Counsel Meetings
- Provides and maintains a supply of common materials for indoor and outdoor recreation and diversion while mentoring the elder assistants with activity direction.
- Assures that out of home activities are available to elders
- Weekly visits to evaluate individual levels of engagement
- Create individual opportunities for all newly admitted elders as per Activities Policy
- Completes all Activity related reports and MDS documentation
Qualifications
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Education: Post-secondary education preferred, with emphasis on social work, counseling or geriatrics. MEPAP-1, required or obtained within designated time. A licensed Therapeutic Recreation Specialist will be considered
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Licensure: Holds a valid OH driver's license, Serv-Safe, preferred, CPR and First Aid certifications, preferred.
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.
Why work for Otterbein SeniorLife:
For more than 100 years, Otterbein has provided senior housing options rooted in respect and community. We're a non-profit 501(c)(3) health and human service organization, so our values and initiatives are focused on serving our residents.
Otterbein SeniorLife consists of lifestyle communities, revolutionary small house neighborhoods, home health, and hospice care in Ohio and Indiana. We offer different lifestyle options for seniors through independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehab, memory support, respite care, in-home care, and hospice services.
Apply today and begin a meaningful career as a Life Enrichment / Activities Coordinator at Otterbein!