Life Enrichment Coordinator

Touchmark in the West Hills is Portland, OR’s leading full-service retirement community, enriching the lives of residents and their families through five-star hospitality, services, and amenities.  We are currently seeking a creative and compassionate person to join our talented team as a Life Enrichment Coordinator. As a Life Enrichment Coordinator, you will enrich lives every day by assisting in the planning, creation, and implementation of an activities program that will meet the physical, cognitive, social, and spiritual needs of residents living in our memory care neighborhood. You will have the daily opportunity to exercise your ability to encourage and motivate others, and to be a positive presence in the lives of residents and their families! The ideal candidate will: Commit to Touchmark’s values (excellence, teamwork, hospitality, integrity, and compassion), as well as a desire to model these values and to encourage others to be allies, friends, and givers Possess a high school diploma or equivalent Have experience working with a social or recreational activities program in a health care setting, and preferably have experience working with people living with dementia Enjoy working as part of a team to arrange, organize, and assist with activities both on and off campus, such as holiday and birthday celebrations, social events, community outings, and exercise programs Have a genuine interest in caring for elderly residents and working in a geriatric environment Have a commitment to confidentiality in respect to resident status and medical history Be able to maintain patient and tactful composure when dealing with residents, family members, staff members, and visitors