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Activity Assistant FT

Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC
Sherwood, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/30/2026

Life Enrichment Assistant

Type: Full-Time
Shift/Schedule: Day shift, Tuesday-Saturday
Wage: $17.45-$22.77/hr DOE

Location: Avamere at Sherwood - 16500 Century Drive, Sherwood, OR 97140

Apply at www.TeamAvamere.com


Job Summary

The Life Enrichment Assistant is responsible for assisting the Life Enrichment Director in planning, organizing, and implementing life enrichment, events and activities for residents, aiming to enhance their well-being and engagement as required for an independent living, assisted living and/or memory care community.


Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities

Activity Planning & Implementation:

  • 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, ensuring a variety of options to cater to different interests and abilities.
  • Prepare activity areas, gather necessary supplies, and ensure a safe and enjoyable environment.

Resident Engagement:

  • Lead group activities and engage residents in one-on-one interactions.
  • Encourage participation in activities and provide support to residents who may need assistance.
  • Observe residents' responses to activities and report any changes in their needs or behavior to the appropriate personnel.

Documentation & Communication:

  • Maintain records of resident participation in activities, including attendance and feedback.
  • Communicate with other staff members, volunteers, and families to coordinate activities and ensure resident needs are met.

Other Duties:

  • 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 and organized work environment.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned. 

Requirements and 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.

We believe caring for others starts with caring for our own teams. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and peace of mind—so you can focus on making a difference every day.

  • Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible. - 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) Canopy: Free, confidential support for mental health, stress, family needs & work/life balance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account)
  • Voluntary & Supplemental Insurance Options: Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability, plus Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Services.

“At Avamere Communities, we love to celebrate our diverse group of hardworking employees. We value diversity and believe forming teams in which everyone can their true, authentic self is key to our success “We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status."

The company reserves the right to revise the duties set forth in this job description at its discretion. 

This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement with SEIU 503

Arete Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify

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