The role of a Full-Time Life Enrichment / Activities Coordinator is an essential role within our Small House Neighborhood that plans and implements activities for our residents based on their interests, needs, and ability to enhance their quality of life.

At Otterbein, you are not an “employee.” You are a partner in caring because we are all partners working together for a goal. We believe in person-centered care that honors the residents and the choices they make. That are dedicated to providing the highest level of compassionate, quality care at our Communities or our small house neighborhoods.

Join our team of Partners who are talented, kind, wise, funny, spirited, generous, endearing, and so much more.

Job Types: Full-Time at 32 hours

Pay: Based on experience

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning and implementation of activities for elders that encourages socialization, entertainment, relaxation and improve daily living skills
• Responsible for creating monthly calendar to engage the elders’ interests, including spiritual, creative, cultural, emotional, environmental, health related, intellectual, social, spiritual, vocational
• Completes in-depth assessment of each elder for admission, quarterly, etc.
• Completes in-depth care planning of activities for each elder
• Completes monthly Resident/House Council
• Provide and maintain music and memory for elders
• Provide and maintain Otterbein Milestones Memory Program
• Assures each House has activities for elders
• Completes monthly activity outings of elders’ choices (out to eat, zoo, bowling, etc.)
• Completes all Activity related reports, such as MDS documentation
• Drives the activity bus to and from activities/appointments
• Engages elders in activities
• Engages Neighborhood partners/staff in elder activities
• All other duties that apply

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. 

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!