Life Enrichment Assistant/Activities Assistant - Memory Care

The role

The Life Enrichment Assistant for Memory Care plans and implements cultural, educational, and leisure activities, outings, and special events. This role involves developing the monthly activity calendar and assisting resident transports.

What you will do

• Plan and facilitate activities
• Plan Lifelong Learning opportunities for independent living residents on campus
• Plan trips to other venues
• Plan off campus trips for independent living residents
• Offer educational opportunities for residents which may involve presenting the programs

Required qualifications

• Associates degree in gerontology or related field
• A minimum of a 90-hour Activity Training Certificate
• COTA
• Current Ohio Driver’s License
• Good driving record and be insurable
• 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

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree

About the company

Otterbein