Life Enrichment / Activities Coordinator

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 Monday through Friday with one Saturday a month rotation

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

• 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

• Licensure: Holds a valid OH driver’s license, Serv-Safe, preferred, CPR and First Aid certifications, preferred. 

Benefits

• Medical insurance with free virtual doctor visits
• Vision and dental insurance
• Paid Time off that accrues immediately
• Paid Holidays
• Life insurance
• Retirement Savings with a 401(k) or 403(b) with company match
• Get access to 50% of your wages before pay day through PayActiv
• Employee sponsored fund for employees in need
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Assistance

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!