Life Enhancement Specialist

Highgate Senior Living; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Employee referral bonuses

Competitive pay

Full benefits package

Growth opportunities

Positive, inclusive culture

Job summary

Highgate Senior Living in Vancouver, WA is seeking an energetic Activities Coordinator to create engaging programs for residents in assisted living and memory care. You will support small and large group activities, events, and daily opportunities to learn, move, and connect with residents and their families.

Ideal candidates bring 1+ year in customer service, events, or leading groups, a passion for senior well-being, and strong organization.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• 1+ year in customer service, events, or leading groups.
• Current negative TB test and background check clearance.
• Valid driver’s license with qualifying abstract.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate purposeful activities and encourage participation
• Coordinate calendars, supplies, and community spaces
• Document attendance and gather resident feedback
• Promote wellness through movement, mindfulness, and creativity
• Support outings, celebrations, and intergenerational events

Skills

Senior engagement

Creativity

Clear communication

Organized

Team collaboration

Job description

Compensation: $19.00–$21.00 per hour

LOVE YOUR WORK. JOIN OUR TEAM.

A community, not a facility. Highgate Senior Living takes a holistic, person-first approach and encourages independence. We treat residents and team members like family. This is your opportunity to support our mission and positively impact the lives of seniors and their families.

About the role

Implement an engaging social program for residents in assisted living and memory care.

Support small and large group activities, events, and daily opportunities to learn, move, and connect.

What you’ll do

• Facilitate purposeful activities and encourage participation
• Coordinate calendars, supplies, and community spaces
• Document attendance and gather resident feedback
• Promote wellness through movement, mindfulness, and creativity
• Support outings, celebrations, and intergenerational events

Skills & attributes

• Confidence engaging with seniors one‑on‑one and in groups
• Creativity to make activities inclusive and fun
• Clear communication; social media comfort a plus
• Organized, detail‑oriented, and adaptable
• Team player who brings positive energy and follow‑through

Relatable experience

• Activities, recreation, events, or hospitality
• Volunteer or paid roles serving seniors or vulnerable populations
• Customer service roles with multitasking and documentation

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age
• 1+ year in customer service, events, or leading groups
• Current negative TB test; background check clearance
• Valid driver’s license with qualifying abstract

Why join Highgate

We offer more than a job—we offer a mission.

• 401(k) with matching
• Employee referral bonuses
• Competitive pay: (see above)
• Full benefits package
• Growth pathways and internal promotions
• Positive, inclusive, values-driven culture

Join a workplace that values heart, purpose, and community. Apply today — we’d love to meet you.