Senior Care

Life Enrichment Coordinator - Activities Assistant

Gahanna, OHOnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)Posted 1 month ago

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Required skills

DailyPay
flexible hours
computer literate
lift 50lbs
flexible schedule
evening activities
weekend activities

Nice to have

COTA
good driving record
insurable
multi-task

Role summary

Otterbein SeniorLife is seeking a full-time Life Enrichment Coordinator (Activities) Assistant to plan and implement a variety of cultural, educational, and leisure activities for residents. This role involves assisting with resident transports, developing monthly activity calendars, and facilitating programs. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of experience in activities/program/event planning, excellent communication skills, computer literacy, and the ability to work independently and lift up to 50lbs. A flexible schedule for evenings and weekends is required. Preferred qualifications include a 90-hour Activity Training Certificate or COTA, and a current Ohio Driver's License with a good driving record.

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Overview

The Life Enrichment Coordinator (Activities) Assistant is responsible for planning and implementing a variety of cultural, educational and leisure activities, outings and special events, assisting resident transports, and developing the monthly activity calendar.

At Otterbein, you’re more than an employee, you’re a Partner in Caring. Together, we work side by side toward a shared goal: delivering person-centered care that respects every resident and the choices they make.

Whether in our vibrant communities, our welcoming small house neighborhoods, Home Health, Hospice or Home Office, we provide the highest level of compassionate, quality care.

Join our team of Partners who are talented, kind, wise, funny, spirited, generous, endearing, and truly one-of-a-kind.

Positions available: Full time 8a-5p

This position requires flexible hours

Responsibilities

Plan and facilitate activities

Plan Lifelong Learning opportunities for independent living residents on campus as well as trips to other venues.

Plan off campus trips for skilled nursing residents (day trips, overnight trips, multiple day trips).

Must be able to independently to offer educational opportunities for residents which may involve presenting the programs.

Plan to assist with the monthly calendar, executing scheduled activities, completing resident activity, spiritual, MDS assessments, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Licensure/Certification: A minimum of a 90-hour Activity Training Certificate preferred; COTA; Must have a current Ohio Driver’s License. Must have a good driving record and be insurable

Experience: A minimum of 1–2-year experience preferred in activities/programs/event planning. Must be able to multi-task and work independently. Must be computer literate with ability to learn new software programs. Excellent communication skills to work with persons of all levels of background and education as well as persons with cognitive and physical limitations. Must be able to engage older adults in programs that enhance their quality of life

Must be able to lift 50lbs

Must have a flexible schedule for some evening and weekend activities

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 Coordinator (Activities) Assistant at Otterbein!

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