Life Enrichment Activities Coordinator at Graceworks… · Dayton

Company info:

Graceworks Lutheran Services is a not-for-profit organization serving over 2000 older adults and adults with disabilities. We are a leader in offering services and settings that inspire and support a sense of home when people experience challenging and changing circumstances to aging and living with disabilities.

At Bethany Village, we pride ourselves on providing top-of-the-line care to all residents. Our 100-acres is centrally located in the city of Centerville, OH, and features well-appointed living options, situated on our beautifully landscaped grounds.

Graceworks Core Values:

Faithfulness to Christ - As part of the Church, Graceworks Lutheran Services performs its work in response to Jesus Christ and as an extension of his ministry.

Wholeness of Life - Recognizing and valuing the inherent worth of each individual, Graceworks Lutheran Services helps each person experience dignity and the fullest achievable level of physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and vocational ability.

Equality and Justice - Advocating justice, recognizing the equality of all persons when offering services and opportunities for service, and seeking to develop and balance societal resources to serve vulnerable persons who have more intense needs.

Quality of Service – Delivering the highest quality services possible by demonstrating competence, compassion, continuous improvement, innovation and creativity.

Integrity – Demonstrating honesty, integrity, fairness and trustworthiness, ensuring that actions and relationships represent a sincere and balanced expression of organizational values.

Stewardship of Resources – Exercising faithful stewardship of financial resources and physical assets, and is responsible and accountable for their proper deployment in the work of ministry.

Position Summary:

Full Time

Shift: 8:30am - 4:00pm (Monday – Friday)

Compensation: $14.50-$16.00 per hour - Based on experience

The Life Enrichment Floating Assistant supports the Life Enrichment Department across both Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing. This flexible, hands-on role provides essential assistance with activity execution, resident engagement, and departmental administrative tasks. Responsibilities vary based on community needs, staffing levels, and the time of the month.

Job Duties:

• Assist activity staff in both AL and SNF with daily programming, events, parties, and special celebrations.
• Lead or independently run activities when Life Enrichment team members are off or unavailable.
• Provide one-on-one engagement with residents as needed, including room visits, small group activities, and supportive conversation.
• Help transport residents to and from programs, ensuring safety and dignity.
• Print monthly activity calendars at the end of each month and deliver them to resident rooms.
• Assist with the creation, editing, and distribution of calendars, newsletters, sign-up sheets, and other departmental documents.
• Organize, gather, and restock materials for upcoming activities, ensuring supplies are readily available.
• Support end-of-month and beginning-of-month tasks such as documentation, attendance recording, and supply inventory.
• Provide extra hands for large events, holiday parties, family engagements, and community-wide celebrations.
• Assist with set-up and tear-down, decorations, refreshments, and resident support throughout the event.
• Maintain positive, professional communication with Life Enrichment team members, nursing staff, and other departments.
• Collaborate with the Life Enrichment Director and team to ensure continuity of programming.
• Observe and report resident changes, concerns, or unmet needs to appropriate staff.
• Other responsibilities may arise based on the needs of the residents and the department.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications: Strong time management, organizational, collaborative, creative, and communication skills. Creativity, enthusiasm, and positive approach.

Minimum Experience: Experience in life enrichment, therapeutic recreation, education, administrative assistance, or a related field.

Top benefits:

• Tuition reimbursement options
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program and Success Coach are free resources to help you be successful in all areas of your life
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Extended Illness Benefit

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.