Life Enrichment / Activities Coordinator

Otterbein SeniorLife•Maineville, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

MEPAP-1, required or obtained within designated time.
Holds a valid OH driver’s license
CPR and First Aid certifications

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary education preferred, with emphasis on social work, counseling or geriatrics.
A licensed Therapeutic Recreation Specialist will be considered
Serv-Safe, preferred

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 House Counsel Meetings
Provides and maintains each House with 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 each House to evaluate individual levels of engagement
Create individual opportunities for all newly admitted elders as per Home Activities Policy
Completes all Activity related reports and MDS documentation