Top 142 Elder care Jobs in Portland Or

Life Enrichment Director-Assisted Living/Independent Living
Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC —Portland, OR
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Recreational Therapist - PACE
Providence Non-RN - Oregon —Portland, OR
- $28.41 - $43.47 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Fair chance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Housing Specialist - Tukwila Springs - HS066
Native American Rehabilitation Assoc. of the NW —Portland, OR
- $26.09 - $35.70 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Addiction Medicine
- Mid-level
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Receptionist/ Registration Coordinator
Northwest ASC - Portland (12530) —Portland, OR
- Full-time
- Surgery
- High school diploma or GED
- Cleaning
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
Sexual Assault Advocate
Clackamas Women's Services —Oregon City, OR
- $25.50 - $28.75 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
- Travel reimbursement
- Mileage reimbursement
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Housekeeper-Full Time
Harvest Homes —Portland, OR
- $17.00 - $17.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- English
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Chaplain (Part Time) - PACE
Providence —Milwaukie, OR
- $30.15 - $46.13 an hour
- Part-time
- Inpatient
- Mid-level
- Outpatient experience
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Patient Care Technician
DAVITA —Portland, OR
- Weekends as needed
- Outpatient experience
- High school diploma or GED
- Clinic
- Paid training
- Health insurance
14d
Swing/Noc Caregiver-Part Time
Harvest Homes —Portland, OR
- $18 - $19 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- HIPAA
- English
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Lead Resident Services Assistant (Part Time) - Assisted Living
Providence —Portland, OR
- $20.00 - $27.90 an hour
- Part-time
- BLS Certification
- Older adults
- Fair chance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Associate Marketing and Enrollment Specialist - PACE
Providence —Portland, OR
- $30.15 - $46.13 an hour
- Full-time
- Marketing
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Patient Access Representative
East Portland Surgery Center (12531) —Portland, OR
- Full-time
- Surgery
- Medical office experience
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
Recreational Therapist - PACE
Providence —Portland, OR
- $28.41 - $43.47 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Fair chance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Violence Prevention Educator
Clackamas Women's Services —Oregon City, OR
- $25.00 - $28.25 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- School experience
- Classroom
- Travel reimbursement
- Mileage reimbursement
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Sterile Processing Lead
Northwest ASC - Portland (12530) —Portland, OR
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Surgery
- Computer literacy
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
11d
Banquet/Line Cook
Cedar Sinai Park —Portland, OR
- $19.00 - $22.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Residential
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Free parking
- 403(b) matching
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5d
Steve & Kate's Team Leader (West)
Bright Horizons —Portland, OR
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Sales
- Supervising experience
- Experience working with children
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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CNA Hospice Care
Abide Hospice Care —West Linn, OR
- $24 - $26 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- CNA
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
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Sous Chef
Cedar Sinai Park —Portland, OR
- $23 - $27 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Free parking
- 403(b) matching
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Volunteer Coordinator - On Call
Oregon Food Bank Inc —Portland, OR
- $27.35 - $30.54 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- Customer service
- Public speaking
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Life Enrichment Director-Assisted Living/Independent Living

Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC -
Portland, OR

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Job Details

Full-time
5 days ago

Benefits

Health savings account
AD&D insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Vendor relationship building
Fiscal management
Team leadership
Project planning
Expense management
Company vehicle operation
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Older adults
Managing event budgets
Managing hospitality operations budgets
Food Handler Certification

Full Job Description

We are seeking an energetic, creative, and hospitality-focused Life Enrichment Director to lead an exceptional resident engagement program within our Independent Living community. This individual will design, implement, and oversee a comprehensive calendar of experiences that promote wellness, lifelong learning, social connection, purpose, and joy for our residents.

The ideal candidate is a relationship builder who understands that programming in a high-end senior living environment extends beyond activities—it is about creating meaningful experiences that enhance quality of life and reflect the interests, passions, and lifestyles of discerning older adults.

Life Enrichment Director
Type: Full-Time
Shift/Schedule: Monday-Friday, daytime hours

Location: Avamere at Bethany - 16360 NW Avamere Ct, Portland, OR 97229

Apply at www.TeamAvamere.com

Job Summary
The Life Enrichment Director is responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing all aspects of the resident life enrichment and volunteer programs, including the transportation for events and activities as required for an independent living, assisted living and/or memory care community.

Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities

Develop and execute a dynamic monthly calendar of programs, events, classes, outings, and cultural experiences—operating under the Activities budget.
Secure and manage relationships with entertainers, instructors, vendors, and community partners.
Foster resident involvement through clubs, committees, volunteer opportunities, and resident-led programs.
Plan and coordinate signature events, holiday celebrations, educational seminars, entertainment, and special community gatherings.
Build meaningful relationships with residents to understand their interests and personalize engagement opportunities.
Create opportunities that support the physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual well-being of residents.
Ensure programs reflect the independent lifestyle expectations of residents and their families.
Coordinate transportation and logistics for community outings and excursion.
Manage departmental budgets and maintain fiscal responsibility.
Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to showcase community lifestyle offerings, assisting with prospective resident events and community tours as needed.
Develop partnerships with local organizations, educational institutions, cultural venues, and volunteer groups.
Support resident retention through exceptional programming and engagement.
Maintain accurate participation records and resident engagement metrics
Evaluate program effectiveness through resident feedback and satisfaction surveys
Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
Attend quarterly LED meetings.

Requirements

Requirements and Qualifications

Must be 25 years or older to drive company vehicle.
Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
High school diploma or equivalent, Bachelor's degree in recreation, hospitality, gerontology, event management, therapeutic recreation, or related field preferred.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in senior living, hospitality, recreation, event planning, or resident engagement.
Experience leading teams and managing budgets.
Strong event planning and project management abilities.
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Knowledge and experience caring for and interacting with an elder population.
Able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and the public.
Must have or obtain a Food Handlers Card within 30 days of employment.
Experience in Independent Living, luxury hospitality, country clubs, cruise lines, destination resorts, or high-end customer service environments preferred,
Certification such as Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Activity Director Certification (ADC), or related credential preferred.
Knowledge of wellness programming and active aging principles.

Benefits

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.

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

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