Creative Senior Activities Assistant

PACS Group; Marysville (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS is seeking an Activity Assistant to support the Activity Director in delivering a creative and interactive activities program tailored to residents’ physical, mental, and psychosocial needs. The role emphasizes teamwork, documentation, and coordination with families, staff, and external agencies.

You will help plan calendars, arrange transportation when needed, and support residents in self-initiated activities such as hobbies and reading.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; one year experience in a long-term care facility preferred.
• Ability to read technical procedures and follow policy and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
• Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret a variety of instructions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct individual, small, and large group activities.
• Assist communication between staff, residents, families, and agencies to meet residents' needs.
• Help develop monthly activity calendars and maintain attendance records.
• Assist in discharge planning and development of activity care plans.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Communication

Reasoning

Numerical skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

PACS is seeking an Activity Assistant to support the Activity Director in delivering a creative and interactive activities program tailored to residents’ physical, mental, and psychosocial needs. The role emphasizes teamwork, documentation, and coordination with families, staff, and external agencies.

You will help plan calendars, arrange transportation when needed, and support residents in self-initiated activities such as hobbies and reading.