Life Enrichment Coordinator - Activities Assistant

Otterbein SeniorLife; Gahanna (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision & Dental Insurance

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Access to DailyPay

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Discounts

Employee-Sponsored Crisis Fund

Legal & Identity Theft Protection

Job summary

Otterbein SeniorLife in Ohio seeks a Life Enrichment Coordinator (Activities) Assistant to plan and facilitate a diverse calendar of cultural, educational and leisure activities for residents on campus and in the community.

The role involves engaging with older adults, coordinating outings, and supporting Lifelong Learning opportunities. It requires flexibility for evenings and weekends and is a full-time role (8a–5p).

Qualifications

• Minimum of a 90-hour Activity Training Certificate preferred; COTA; Must have a current Ohio Driver’s License and good driving record.
• Experience: 1–2 years in activities/programs/event planning; ability to multi-task and work independently; computer literate.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs and flexible schedule for some evening and weekend activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate activities.
• Plan Lifelong Learning opportunities for independent living residents on campus and for off‑campus trips.
• Plan off-campus trips for skilled nursing residents (day, overnight, multi-day).
• Independently offer educational opportunities for residents, including presentations.
• Assist with monthly calendar, execute activities, complete resident activity and MDS assessments, and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Planning & coordination

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Customer engagement

Education

90-hour Activity Training Certificate

COTA

Ohio Driver's License

Job description

**Now Offering DailyPay**

Overview

The Life Enrichment Coordinator (Activities) Assistantis 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.

At Otterbein, you’re more than an employee, you’re a Partner in Caring. Together, we work side by side toward a shared goal: delivering person-centered care that respects every resident and the choices they make.

Whether in our vibrant communities, our welcoming small house neighborhoods, Home Health, Hospice or Home Office, we provide the highest level of compassionate, quality care.

Join our team of Partners who are talented, kind, wise, funny, spirited, generous, endearing, and truly one-of-a-kind.

Positions available: Full time 8a-5p

This position requires flexible hours

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 preferred; 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*

Health & Wellness

• Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support

** Financial Security

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) that accrues immediately from day one
• Paid Holidays for a healthy work-life balance
• Access to DailyPay , enabling you to access up to 100% of your earned wages on a daily basis
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for ANY field of study
• Tuition Discounts through exclusive partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College
• Employee-Sponsored Crisis Fund available for those facing unforeseen challenges
• Legal & Identity Theft Protection

** Growth & Development

• University Partnerships with University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College for exclusive tuition discounts
• Multiple Partner Discounts available for various products and services through Access Perks
• Access to 1,000s of hours of personal and professional development material through RightNow Media @ Work

__*Some benefits, including PTO and tuition reimbursement, are based on hours worked.

Why work for Otterbein SeniorLife:

For more than 100 years, Otterbein has provided senior housing options rooted in respect and community. We’re a non-profit 501(c)(3) health and human service organization, so our values and initiatives are focused on serving our residents.

Otterbein SeniorLife consists of lifestyle communities, revolutionary small house neighborhoods, home health, and hospice care in Ohio and Indiana. We offer different lifestyle options for seniors through independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehab, memory support, respite care, in-home care, and hospice services.