Activity Assistant Full time including Evenings and Weekends

Bethany Of The Northwest; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

403b and matching

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

BETHANY OF THE NORTHWEST in Everett, WA 98208 seeks a full-time Activities Assistant to plan, organize, and implement therapeutic activities tailored to residents’ social, spiritual, intellectual, emotional, educational and physical needs within the care plan.

The role requires scheduling across day/evening shifts with some weekends; hourly pay is $22.50, with a suite of benefits for full-time staff. Join a collaborative team in a long-standing healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; ongoing certification in activity professions encouraged.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Two years of experience conducting social/recreational programs in healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing and evaluating activity programs.
• Keep records and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with departments for events and activities; supervise volunteers.
• Assist with transporting residents to activities.
• Participate in Care Plan meetings and contribute to resident care goals.

Skills

Reading and writing English

Independent decision making

Flexibility

Patient and enthusiastic demeanor

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Everett, WA 98208, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $22.50 - $22.50 Hourly, Job Shift: Day, Bethany of the Northwest, an icon of the healthcare industry in the Northwest for nearly 100 years, is seeking a full time Activities Assistant at our Silver Lake facility.

We have a great team of dedicated professionals, a fun and collaborative work environment and wonderful benefits!!

The Activities Assistant is responsible to assist with the planning, organizing, and implementing a program of therapeutic activities designed to meet the social, spiritual, intellectual, emotional, educational and physical needs and interest of residents in accordance with the comprehensive resident care plan.

Schedule: Full time various days including some evenings and weekends shift times vary 9-5pm, 10-6pm and 11-7pm

Pay Range: $22.50 per hour

Benefits available for Full Time Employee:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Life Insurance and short-term disability coverage
• 403b and 403b matching.
• EAP Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Flexible spending account
• Paid Sick leave
• Paid time off
• 7 Paid holidays plus one personal of your choice
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Job Duties:

• Assist in the development, planning, organization, implementation and evaluation of the activity programs of the facility.
• Keep records as necessary ensure that regulations are followed.
• Coordinate with other departments for special events and activity programs.
• Assists with the training and supervision of volunteers.
• Assist with transporting residents to all scheduled activities.
• Run the activities as well as making sure that all other scheduled activities are covered.
• Participate in the Care Plan meetings for residents on unit to which you are assigned.
• Assists with the development and maintenance of a written plan of care for each resident that identifies the problems/needs of the resident and the goals for each problem/need identified.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED desirable. Must participate in programs for continuing education, working towards certification through the National Certification Council for Activity Professions or a similar program.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with residents, volunteers, personnel and support agencies.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.
• Two years of experience conducting social/recreational programs within the past five years, one of which was full-time in a patient activities program in a health care setting.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.