Life Enrichment Coordinator - Activities Assistant
Gahanna, Franklin County, Ohio, USA
Listed on 2026-08-01
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Healthcare
Elderly/Senior Care, Caregiver
Join Otterbein Senior Life – a place that ignites your passion. You’ll find days filled with opportunities and memorable experiences. Become part of a team dedicated to caring for others. Career opportunities available for RNs, LPNs, CNAs, Culinary, Maintenance, Accounting, Sales, Marketing, and more.
Where Purpose Lives Working Together for the ResidentsAt Otterbein, you are not just an “employee”; you are a partner in care. We believe in working together toward a common goal. Our focus is on person-centered care that honors both residents and their choices. Join a community of talented, kind, wise, funny, spirited, generous, and endearing individuals, among many other wonderful qualities.
What Makes a Meaningful, Rewarding Career?It’s when you become a part of something bigger. You’re advancing and growing. You’re making a positive impact on the lives of others. It’s when you discover what you were born to do. It’s where you want to be. That’s Otterbein.
Life at Otterbein is progressive, supportive, fun, and inspiring.
- Medical insurance with free virtual doctor visits
- Vision and dental insurance
- Paid time off & paid holidays
- Life insurance
- 401(k)/403(b) with company match
- Employee-sponsored fund for employees in need
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Benefits may vary based on position and location. - Person-centered care
- Low staff-to-resident ratio
- Modern, state-of-the-art communities
- Top-quality equipment
- Safety programs in place
- Online employee platform for peer recognition and engagement
** Now Offering Daily Pay**
OverviewThe 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
ResponsibilitiesPlan 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.
- 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*
- Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits
- Pet Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support
- 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 Daily Pay
, 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…
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