Res. Engagement Coord- Therapeutic recreation specialist/ COTA

Resident Engagement Coordinator-COTA

Be a part of our team and make a difference in our residents' lives and your life, too. We do more than offer jobs, we offer careers and a great place to work. Come join our growing team at our state-of-the-art Menger Springs Senior Living Community, located in the beautiful Boerne, TX, just north of San Antonio. We welcome you to join our team as we work together to provide the best retirement experience for all our residents at our CCRC. We are seeking a positive, compassionate, customer service-focused team member for the Resident Engagement Coordinator-COTA. We believe in our core anchors of people first, compassionate action, and respectful communication; able to work in a team environment always, now, and everywhere.

Offering an EXCITING Position for a COTA (Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant) that involves creativity and innovation. This position will help to develop and execute a new kind of Wellness and engagement program for our Sub-acute and long-term residents!

Job Summary: Under the direction of the Executive Director and Administrator, design, execute and sustain an engagement and wellness program that will focus on incorporating all aspects of Occupational Therapy into daily programming for our residents. This role will serve as a key liaison between residents, families, and the care team, enhancing quality of life and functional independence in meaningful, engaging and therapeutic manner.

Qualifications: Education: An associate's degree required. Certifications/Licenses: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) required. Training and Experience: Experience working with elderly people. Familiar with regulatory requirements. Employment Variables: Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance for business travel.

Essential Job Functions:

Program Development and Execution:

• Create and develop a wellness and engagement program that incorporates occupational therapy and resident needs and interests into the program activities. Update this program monthly.
• The program should be a comprehensive and flexible engagement plan based on the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework including areas such as ADLs/IADLs; Leisure and play; Social participation; Cognitive stimulation and Sensorimotor activities. Tailoring the programming to different levels of ability.
• Facilitate daily wellness sessions incorporating: Therapeutic group activities; Functional task-based interventions; life skills and reminiscence programming and Mind-body practices (e.g., yoga, Tai Chi, mindfulness)
• Coordinate with therapy staff to integrate rehab goals into recreational activities
• Monitor resident participation, mood, engagement, and functional progress
• This programming should be geared towards group activities.
• This position is not tied to productivity or treatment minutes.
• Reevaluate and update programming as needed.

Resident & Family Interaction:

• This coordinator will welcome and communicate with families about therapy and wellness progress throughout their stay.
• Build a strong and respectful relationship with residents and encourage residents to participate in engagement activities.
• Completes resident service and care plans with interdisciplinary team.
• Completes appropriate MDS sections.
• Coordinate and assist Case Manager with discharges for certain short-term residents.
• Attend and participate in care conferences and staff meetings.
• Follow up with families 72-96 hours after discharge to make sure residents are adapting well back at home.

Collaboration & Training:

• Hire and train staff and volunteers as needed.
• Plans and organize events monthly and work closely with Food Service and other departments to create joyful and meaningful moments for residents, their family members, and staff.
• Perform special assignments, projects, and other duties as required.

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