Cedar Sinai Park is looking for a full-time Life Enrichment Coordinator!
This is full-time, benefit-eligible position. Schedule is Sunday-Thursday, 11AM-7:30PM.

We are located at 6140 SW Boundary St. Portland, Oregon 97221, in the Raleigh Hills area of southwest Portland. We are on bus line 54 and 56 from Portland to Beaverton.

This is a dynamic position at a 103-year-old organization and is a perfect job for a friendly and reliable person who loves seniors and doing something positive in the world!

The primary purpose of this position is to implement programs and activities to meet the social, physical, intellectual, cultural, and spiritual needs of our residents. Responsibilities include:

• Working with Life Enrichment colleagues to create a positive culture through effective programming and events.
• Acting as an advisor that encourages elders to set new goals in all dimension of wellness, and acting as the liaison to the clinical team on elder’s health and wellbeing.
• Planning, implementing, and facilitating activities that take place in and outside the facility while ensuring the safety of the participants.

Key Skills and Competencies

Consistent execution of quality customer service.

Ethical conduct.

Able to effectively communicate with geriatric and/or confused residents and a variety of other people such as family members, visitors, vendors, Private Duty Residents, and staff.

Positive and constructive attitude.

Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel preferred.

Self -reliant, creative, good problem solver, results oriented.

Great written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills with the ability to interface with elders, staff and families.

Passion for Cedar Sinai Park’s mission.

General knowledge of psychological/medical terminology preferred.

General knowledge of Jewish cultural and religious traditions a plus.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervision responsibilities.

Working Environment & Physical Demands

Works in a well-lit and well-ventilated facility. May be exposed to confused, belligerent or physically aggressive residents, may be exposed to contagious diseases and mental stress. Manual dexterity, good vision, hearing required. Subject to frequent interruptions. Manual dexterity, good vision and hearing is required. Hours of work can be irregular with seasonal highs and lows in the program.

TASK FREQUENCY

Moderate Lifting 15-40 # 0-15 x day

Light Lifting less than 15 # 0-20 x day

Moderate Carrying 15-40 # 0-10 x day

Light Carrying less than 15 # 0-20 x day

Reaching Above Shoulder 0-20 x day

Pushing Wheelchairs 100-280 # 0-350 ft. 0-5 x hour

(may go up and down ramps)

Repeated Bending/Squatting Up to 70x day

Walking and/or sitting 0-8 Hrs x day

Manual dexterity, good vision and hearing required to perform job.

We have high standards. Qualifications include:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years’ similar experience working with activities and life enrichment for adults.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
• Food Handler’s Card.
• Current Oregon or Washington driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass a DHS background check and follow our Covid-19 vaccination policy. Proof of full vaccination required.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time or without notice.