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

Life Insurance

AD&D Disability

Critical Illness

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Auto/Home Insurance

Job summary

Benson Heights Rehabilitation Center in Kent, WA is seeking an Activities Assistant to join our team. The role involves planning, implementing and coordinating the recreation program under the direction of the Recreation Director to support residents' physical, mental and psychosocial well-being.

Under general supervision you will assess interests, document activity plans, and work with an interdisciplinary team to meet survey requirements and resident needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or 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.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate leisure activity programs for residents.
• Develop planned activities within residents' capabilities.
• Work with the team to schedule activities and meet survey requirements.
• Complete comprehensive evaluations for residents.
• Document activity assessments and plans with appropriate forms.

Skills

Leisure activity planning

Program development

Interdisciplinary coordination

Documentation

Resident assessment

Education

High school diploma

Tools

None

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.

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.