Activities Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical, Dental & Vision

FSA & Dependent Care FSA

Life Insurance

AD&D, LTD, STD

Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital I

Legal Benefits, Identity Theft

Pet Insurance and Auto/Home Insurance

Job summary

Avalon Care Center in Kent, WA is seeking an Activities Assistant to plan, implement, and coordinate recreation programs for residents under supervision. The role supports the Recreation Director and aims to design programs that meet physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being as part of comprehensive assessments.

The position offers full-time hours with compensation based on experience. Wage range is $19.00–$24.00 per hour, with DOE.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate leisure activity programs to meet residents' needs.
• Develop and plan activity programs allowing participation within residents' capabilities.
• Work with interdisciplinary team to schedule activities and meet survey requirements.
• Complete a Comprehensive evaluation on each resident.

Skills

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Interest in elderly

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benson Heights Rehabilitation Center is hiring an Activities Assistant to join our amazing team!

The Activities 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 DOE

Schedule: Full Time

Full-time are eligible for:

• 401K


• Medical, 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.

Pay Is Based On Experience, Qualifications, And Skills.

Avalon Care Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you believe this posting does not comply with Washington law, send notice to [e-mail].

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.