Part-Time, Life Enrichment Specialist

Episcopal Retirement Homes, Inc; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Generous PTO

Health Savings Account

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

403B

Discounted Meals

Internal Promotions

PayActiv

Tickets at Work

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Episcopal Retirement Services in Cincinnati, OH, is hiring a Part-Time Life Enrichment Specialist to plan and deliver engaging activities for residents, fostering social, recreational, and emotional well-being.

The role requires a high school diploma, at least two years in life enrichment, and a passion for older adults; driving license required; training options provided; strong communication and teamwork in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Possesses a high school diploma.
• Activities certification preferred.
• Minimum of two years in an activities/life enrichment role.
• Passion for older adults and understanding their needs.
• Willing to take State Tested Nurse Aide training.
• Current and valid driver’s license.
• Able to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Able to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates life-enriching opportunities for residents.
• Organizes individualized and group programs and uses budgeted resources.
• Transports and coordinates transportation for activities.
• Conducts group activities to enhance self-esteem.
• Maintains a monthly calendar and shares information with residents and staff.
• Records resident information accurately and complies with regulations.
• Seeks new methods and incorporates them into programs.
• Performs ongoing assessments to develop care plans as needed.

Skills

Passion for older adults

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Independent with flexibility

Effective communication

Patience and cheerful disposition

Education

High school diploma

Activities certification preferred

Job description

Position: Part-Time, Life Enrichment Specialist

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Job Id: 3466

# of Openings: 1

Life Enrichment Specialist – Marjorie P. Lee

Are you looking for a great culture and an opportunity to grow with an organization? Episcopal Retirement Services has been voted one of Cincinnati's TOP EMPLOYERS for 17 years running and we are hiring passionate professionals. To learn more about ERS and our award-winning culture: https://youtu.be/3jEMW29lmCs When you love what you do, it shows! Episcopal Retirement Services has an award-winning culture and a robust mix of available benefits and perks that may include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• Generous PTO
• Health Savings Account
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 403B
• Discounted Meals
• Internal Promotions
• PayActiv
• Tickets at Work
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program

Minimum Qualifications

• Possesses a high school diploma.
• Activities certification preferred.
• A minimum of two years prior experience working in an activities/life enrichment role required.
• Has a passion for working with older adults and has some understanding of their social, psychological, and recreational needs.
• Is willing to take the State Tested Nurse Aide training class.
• Possesses a current and valid driver’s license.
• Has aptitude for and some training in arts and crafts.
• Is able to read, write, and communicate effectively in the English language.
• Possesses sight/hearing senses, or the use of prosthetics that will enable these sense to function adequately so that the requirements of the position can be fully met.
• Able and willing to work independently with flexibility and integrity, as well as effectively and harmoniously with team members, residents, family members, volunteers, government agencies/personnel, and the general public in a fast-paced work environment.
• Have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to work with residents based on whatever maturity level in which they are currently functioning.
• Has the ability to work and interact with resident care professionals as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Is able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile people within the facility.
• Moves equipment, supplies and occasionally furniture, weighing up to 50 lbs on a regular basis and up to 100 lbs on an occasional basis; includes pushing residents in wheelchairs as needed.

As a Life Enrichment Specialist you can expect to:

• Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates the life-enriching opportunities for residents of the community.
• Organizes and implements individualized and group programs and encourages residents to pursue their interests by providing materials as needed and in keeping with resident’s financial status and department budget.
• Transports, coordinates transportation, and assists residents to participate in life- enriching opportunities of their choice.
• Conducts group activities in order to engage residents in meaningful activities which help to enhance their feelings of self-esteem.
• Compiles and maintains a monthly calendar by established deadlines. Disseminates information regarding programs and schedule of events to residents, staff, and family as appropriate. Attends resident care conferences as needed.
• Records all resident-related information and completes other paperwork and charting in a timely and accurate manner and in compliance with Federal and State of Ohio guidelines.
• Seeks out new methods and principles and incorporates them into existing life-enrichment programs.
• Completes ongoing assessment of residents, which identify the spiritual, social, recreational, physical, and emotional strengths or needs of the individual. Utilizes the information to develop and implement a plan of care as needed.
• Provides outstanding customer service to all customers in accordance with ERS’s expectations and values.

Episcopal Retirement Services is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.