Life Enrichment Coordinator - Engaging Senior Activities

Avamere; Sherwood (OR); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Voluntary & Supplemental Insurance

Job summary

Avamere at Sherwood in Oregon is hiring a Life Enrichment Assistant to support the Life Enrichment Director in planning and delivering activities for residents across independent living, assisted living and memory care communities.

The role focuses on creating engaging programs, coordinating schedules, transporting residents as needed, maintaining records, and collaborating with staff and families to address resident needs while upholding safety and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Prefer experience in long-term care, geriatric rehab, sub-acute and or critical care clinical setting.
• Experience in electronic medical records documentation.
• Must hold an active and unencumbered Driver's License.
• Experience with volunteer work and or activities work with the geriatric population.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creative, flexible, patient and empathy working with the geriatric population.
• Able to make responsible choices and decisions, and act in a resident's best interest.
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Must maintain and have an active CPR/BLS during employment.

Responsibilities

• Activity Planning & Implementation: Assist in developing and implementing activities such as games, exercise, arts and crafts, music, and social events; create schedules and ensure diverse options.
• Resident Engagement: Lead group activities and one-on-one interactions; encourage participation and support residents as needed.
• Documentation & Communication: Maintain attendance and feedback records; coordinate with staff and families to meet resident needs.
• Other Duties: Transport residents as needed; assist with setup/cleanup; participate in meetings and training; maintain safety and cleanliness.

Skills

Long-term care experience

Geriatric rehab exposure

Communication skills

Empathy for geriatric population

CPR/BLS active

Driver's License

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Avamere at Sherwood in Oregon is hiring a Life Enrichment Assistant to support the Life Enrichment Director in planning and delivering activities for residents across independent living, assisted living and memory care communities.

The role focuses on creating engaging programs, coordinating schedules, transporting residents as needed, maintaining records, and collaborating with staff and families to address resident needs while upholding safety and quality of life.