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Life Enrichment Coordinator - Activities Assistant

Otterbein SeniorLifeGahanna🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 7, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on residents' lives through creative activity planning and execution, with flexible hours for excellent work-life balance. You'll thrive here if you are passionate about enriching the lives of others and enjoy a collaborative team environment. Consider applying to join this reputable organization and grow your career in senior enrichment.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Gahanna, United States
Posted
1 week ago
Nursing

Job Description

**Now Offering DailyPay**

Overview

The Life Enrichment Coordinator (Activities) Assistant 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.

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.

Apply today and begin a meaningful career as a Life Enrichment Coordinator (Activities) Assistant at Otterbein!

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