Activities Assistant

Kin On; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 29,342 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) retirement plan

7 paid holidays are included in paid_v

Paid vacations: 2.62 hours for every 4

Paid sick leave: 1.24 hours for every

Discounts on meals

Free parking

Job summary

Kin On is seeking an Activities Assistant who reports directly to the Life Enrichment Director. The role is to assist the Life Enrichment Director to plan, organize, review and deliver quality programs for residents to support the recreational, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and social wellness of residents in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

It also includes coordinating facility-wide events and volunteer services and working within a team to meet

Qualifications

• English written and verbal ability is required.
• Mandarin/Cantonese/Toishanese and Vietnamese languages are a plus.
• Positive team player who enjoys working with seniors and leading life-enrichment activities.
• Able to work independently and follow scheduled plans.
• Respectful, collaborative approach with other departments.
• Creative in planning and executing activities.
• High school diploma or GED; an AA degree is preferred.
• Experience in Nursing Home, Assisted Living or senior care facilities is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate facility-wide events and volunteer services.
• Encourage and motivate residents to participate in daily activities with exercise, sensory stimulation (games), special programs and spiritual support.
• Escort/assist residents to and from activities.
• Lead or assist with group and one-on-one activities; document outcomes as required.
• Review goals and progress notes; complete required care plans and documentation timely.
• Follow resident care plans and comply with state, local and federal regulations; handle PHI confidentially.

Skills

English proficiency

Mandarin/Cantonese

Vietnamese

Team player

Independent worker

Creativity

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

AA degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Kin On is seeking an Activities Assistant who reports directly to the Life Enrichment Director. The role is to assist the Life Enrichment Director to plan, organize, review and deliver quality programs for residents to support the recreational, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and social wellness of residents in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. It also includes coordinating facility-wide events and volunteer services and working within a team to meet residents’ therapeutic needs and recreational interests.

General Responsibilities

• Coordinate facility-wide events and volunteer services.
• Possess the ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with families, residents, the community, administration, and outside services.
• Encourage and motivate residents to participate in daily activities with exercise, sensory stimulation (games), special programs and spiritual support.
• Escort/assist residents to and from activities.
• Encourage participation and engage residents in small and large group settings. Make regular room visits to residents uninterested or unable to participate in group activities.
• Lead or assist with group and one-on-one physical, social, religious, cultural, recreational, emotional and exercise activities. Facilitate sensory stimulation (games), conversations, exercise, art and music, and special events.
• Demonstrated proficiency in arts/crafts/music is preferred.
• Encourage resident participation in activities and document outcomes when required.
• Review goals and progress notes.
• Complete admission interview notes, daily progress notes, quarterly care plan/MDS/Activities — Quarterly/Annual Participation Review and all required documents in a timely manner. Complete mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.
• Post daily resident attendance records and maintain documentation as required by State and Federal regulations.
• Follow resident care plans in providing daily activities for the resident. Support the facility’s compliance with all state, local and federal regulations, HIPAA, OSHA, Fire code and Residents’ Bill of Rights at all times.
• Handle all forms of resident PHI in a confidential, private and secure manner.
• Perform all duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

• English written and verbal ability is required.
• Verbal language skills in Mandarin/Cantonese/Toishanese dialects and Vietnamese are a plus.
• Positive team player and enjoy working with seniors, and leading life-enrichment activities.
• Able to work independently and follow scheduled plans.
• Positive attitude and respectful, collaborative approach with other departments. Advocate for our senior residents with respect and dignity.
• Creative in planning and executing activities.
• High school diploma or GED; an AA degree is preferred.
• Experience in Nursing Home, Assisted Living or senior care facilities is preferred.
• Proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite is required.
• Candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Compensation And Benefits

• Pay: $21.30/hour - $23.00/hour
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance plans (Full-time eligible)
• Life insurance (Full-time eligible)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan
• 7 paid holidays are included in paid vacations
• Paid vacations: 2.62 hours for every 40 hours worked (Full-time eligible)
• Paid sick leave: 1.24 hours for every 40 hours worked
• Discounts on meals
• Free parking