Life Enrichment Assistant-Memory Care

Pay

Wage: $17.45–$22.77 per hour, depending on experience. Attendance bonus: $100 per pay period for full‑time employees and $75 for part‑time employees.

Schedule

Full‑time, day shift, Tuesday through Saturday.

Location

Avamere at Sherwood, 16500 Century Drive, Sherwood, OR 97140.

Job Summary

The Life Enrichment Assistant works primarily with Memory Care residents, assisting the Life Enrichment Director in planning, organizing, and implementing life enrichment events and activities to enhance well‑being and engagement across independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing a diverse range of activities, including games, exercise programs, arts and crafts, music sessions, and social events.
• Create activity schedules and calendars to provide varied options for different interests and abilities.
• Prepare activity areas, gather supplies, and ensure a safe, enjoyable environment.
• Lead group activities and engage residents in one‑on‑one interactions.
• Encourage participation and provide support to residents who need assistance.
• Observe resident responses to activities and report changes in needs or behavior to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain records of resident participation, 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.
• Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 25 years to drive a company vehicle.
• Prefer experience in long‑term care, geriatric rehab, sub‑acute, or critical care clinical settings.
• Experience with electronic medical records documentation.
• Active, unencumbered driver’s license.
• Experience with volunteer work or activity work with the geriatric population.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creative, flexible, patient, and empathetic when working with the geriatric population.
• Ability to make responsible choices and act in a resident’s best interest.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Maintain an active CPR/BLS certification during employment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with low individual and family deductibles (benefits eligible at 30+ hours/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 mental health, stress, family, and work/life balance support.
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account (CERA).
• Voluntary and supplemental insurance options: life, AD&D, short‑ and long‑term disability, whole life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services.