Life Enrichment Assistant - Activities

Job Description

Job Description

**Now Offering DailyPay**

Overview

The Life Enrichment Assistant (Activities) in our memory care unit 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.

Positions available: Full-time time 8a-4:30p (30 hours per week)

This position requires flexible hours and every other weekend

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; 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*

• Medical insurance with free virtual doctor visits
• Vision, dental, and Pet insurance and Legal and Identity Theft protection
• Paid Time off that accrues immediately
• Paid Holidays
• Life insurance
• Retirements Savings with a 401(k) with company match
• Access up to 100% of your net earned based wages daily through DailyPay
• Employee sponsored fund for employees in need
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Multiple partner discounts available
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• University Partnerships with University of Cincinnati and University of Toledo for scholarships up to 10% and Hondros up to 16% of eligible tuition costs

*Some benefits are based on hours worked

Apply today and begin a meaningful career as a Life Enrichment (Activities) Assistant at Otterbein!