Activities Assistant

Avalon Health Care Group; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical Benefits

Dental & Vision

FSA & Dependent Care FSA

Life Insurance

AD&D, Long Term Disability, Short Term

Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital

Legal Benefits, Identity Protection

Pet Insurance and Auto/Home Insurance

Job summary

Avalon Care Center Federal Way, part of Avalon Health Care Group, seeks an Activities Assistant to join our amazing team and enrich resident life with planned recreation. You will help plan, implement and coordinate a continuing program under the Recreation Director’s guidance to support residents’ physical, mental and psychosocial well‑being.

The role offers a PRN schedule with wage range $19–$24 per hour, and full-time eligible benefits when applicable, including 401K and comprehensive medical

Qualifications

• High school graduate or its equivalent.
• Ability to adapt to a flexible work schedule.
• Ability to relate positively with residents, families and staff.
• Interest in working with long-term care residents.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate leisure activity programs for residents.
• Develop activity plans accommodating residents' capabilities.
• Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to meet survey requirements.
• Complete comprehensive evaluations for residents.
• Document activity assessments and plans with proper forms.
• Liaise with community resources to support programs.
• Identify changes in resident behavior and communicate them.
• Record participation progression in programs.
• Evaluate residents to improve activity programming.

Skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Avalon Care Center Federal Way is hiring an Activities Assistant to join our amazing team!

The Recreation Assistant works under general supervision and is responsible for planning, implementing and coordinating the recreation program under the direction of the Recreation Director. The recreation program will assure that an on-going program of activities is designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interest, physical, mental and psychosocial well-being of each resident.

Wage: $19.00 - $24.00 /hr

Schedule: PRN

Full Time is eligible for:

• 401K
• Medical Benefits
• Dental & Vision
• FSA & Dependent Care FSA
• Life Insurance
• AD&D, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity
• Legal Benefits, Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance and Auto/Home Insurance.

Part-time are eligible for all of the above except Medical. On Call are not eligible for any of the above except 401k

**Placement within the wage range for this position is determined by years of experience, qualifications, and demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions.**

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate leisure activity programs to meet the needs of all in house residents.
• Develop and plan activity programs to allow participation by residents within their capabilities.
• Work with the interdisciplinary team to schedule activities and meet survey requirements.
• Complete a Comprehensive evaluation on each resident.
• Document the individual activity assessment and activity plan using the appropriate process and forms. Maintains appropriate documentation.
• Develop a plan to effectively use community resources and serve as the facility’s liaison to these resources.
• Identify changes in behavior in residents and communicate these changes
• Record development to reflect appropriate participation in programs.
• Evaluate residents to assist in the development of the individual activity program

Qualifications

• High school graduate or its equivalent.
• Ability to adapt to a flexible work schedule.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively and appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers and other facility staff.
• Possess special interest in, and a positive attitude about, working with long-term care residents and the elderly.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

Avalon Health Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you believe this posting does not comply with WA law, send notice to [e-mail].