Life Enrichment Assistant/Activities Assistant - Memory Care

otterbein; Sylvania (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Otterbein is seeking a Life Enrichment Assistant for Memory Care to plan and implement cultural, educational and leisure activities for residents, coordinate trips, and support monthly calendars.

The role requires strong communication, one year of related experience, and an Ohio driver’s license; associates degree in gerontology or related field is required, with a bachelor's preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in gerontology or related field (Bachelor's preferred).
• COTA or 90-hour Activity Training Certificate.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in activities/events planning and program development.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage older adults.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate resident activities and events.
• Develop monthly activity calendar.
• Coordinate off-campus trips and Lifelong Learning opportunities.
• Assist with resident transportation and plan evening/weekend activities.

Skills

Activity planning

Event coordination

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Driving safety

Education

Associate degree in gerontology or related field

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

COTA

90-hour Activity Training Certificate

Job description

Overview

The Life Enrichment Assistant for Memory Care 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.

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 independent living 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.

Qualifications

Education : Associates degree in gerontology or related field, Bachelor's degree preferred

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 year experience 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 have a flexible schedule for some evening and weekend activities