Life Enrichment Assistant - Avamere at Sherwood

Avamere • Tigard, OR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Life Enrichment Assistant supports the Life Enrichment Director in planning, organizing, and implementing activities and events for residents of an independent living, assisted living, and/or memory care community. The role aims to enhance residents’ well-being and engagement.

The assistant helps plan varied activities, prepares spaces and supplies, leads group activities, and engages with residents individually. The position also involves documenting participation, communicating with staff, volunteers, and families, transporting residents to activities when needed, and maintaining a safe, clean, and organized environment.

Requirements

• Must hold an active and unencumbered driver’s license.
• Must maintain active CPR/BLS certification during employment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Ability to make responsible choices and decisions and act in a resident’s best interest.
• Creative, flexible, patient, and empathetic when working with the geriatric population.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer experience in long-term care, geriatric rehabilitation, sub-acute, and/or critical care clinical settings.
• Experience with electronic medical records documentation.
• Experience with volunteer work and/or activities work with the geriatric population.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing activities such as games, exercise programs, arts and crafts, music sessions, and social events.
• Create activity schedules and calendars that offer variety for different interests and abilities.
• Prepare activity areas, gather supplies, and help provide a safe and enjoyable environment.
• Lead group activities and engage residents in one-on-one interactions.
• Encourage participation and support residents who need assistance.
• Observe residents’ responses to activities and report changes in their needs or behavior to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain records of resident activity participation, including attendance and feedback.
• Communicate with staff, volunteers, and families to coordinate activities and meet resident needs.
• Transport residents to and from activities as needed.
• Assist with setup and cleanup of activity areas.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and training sessions.
• Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with low individual and family deductibles; benefits eligible at 30 or more hours per week.
• 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary employer match.
• Paid time off (PTO) and premium pay for holidays worked, conditions apply.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Free, confidential Canopy support for mental health, stress, family needs, and work/life balance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account (CERA).
• Voluntary and supplemental insurance options, including voluntary life and AD&D, short- and long-term disability, whole life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity.
• Legal services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed