Full Life Care - Program and Activities Assistants

LE0008 Full Life Care; Washington; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (up to 27 days in your第一

Flexible Spending Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Life Mart Discounts Program

Job summary

Full Life Care is seeking an Activities Aide/ Program Assistant to support our adult day health program in Seattle, WA. You will build caring relationships with clients, assist with daily living tasks, and help facilitate therapeutic group activities designed to promote independence and engagement.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, 1 year in health or social services preferred, HIV/AIDS information course (completed after hire), annual flu vaccination, and successful

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of experience in a health or social services setting is a plus, but not required.
• Completion of HIV/AIDS information course (can be completed after hire).
• Annual flu vaccination required (medical or religious exemptions accepted).
• Completion of a background check, drug screen.
• Other pre-employment screenings may include physical, TB test, and fingerprinting per state/local guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Build a caring relationship with clients to assist with their needs and goals, collaborating with caregivers and team members to support care plans
• Maintain care by observing and communicating changes in client condition
• Promote a safe and healthy environment for the client
• Promote client independence, guide education, and encourage engagement by leading activities that clients enjoy
• Support a respectful and engaging group environment
• Monitor participation in activities and provide support as needed
• Assist with kitchen duties such as meal prep, food service, and dishwashing
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job description

Location: FLC Beacon Hill 1625 South Columbian Way Seattle WA 98108

Full Life Care is a not-for-profit organization, incorporated in 1980. From the beginning, we have been dedicated to improving the quality of life for adults and their caregivers. We help adults of all ages with chronic illnesses and physical or developmental disabilities regardless of their income. We have an amazing opportunity for a Full Life Care - Program and Activities Assistants to join our team! At Full Life Care, we improve the lives of individuals every day. We love what we do, and know that our work makes a difference to our clients and participants – more than 3,000 adults with limited abilities and their caregivers each year throughout Washington’s Puget Sound area. We are excited to be hiring for an Activities Aide/ Program Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will support our adult day health program by providing personal care and helping facilitate therapeutic group activities for our clients.

We offer great pay (Starting at $21.76 per hour) and benefits for our eligible part (20 hours or more) and full time team members, including:

• Medical and Dental
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (up to 27 days in your first year!)
• Flexible Spending Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Mart Discounts Program

This position is represented by SEIU Local 775

Our Activities and Program Assistants:

• Build a caring relationship with clients to assist with their needs and goals, collaborating with caregivers and team members to support care plans
• Maintain care by observing and communicating changes in client condition
• Promote a safe and healthy environment for the client
• Promote client independence, guide education, and encourage engagement by leading activities that clients enjoy
• Support a respectful and engaging group environment
• Monitor participation in activities and provide support as needed
• Assist with kitchen duties such as meal prep, food service, and dishwashing
• Perform other duties as assigned

What you need to succeed:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least one year of experience in a health or social services setting is a plus, but not required
• Completion of HIV/AIDS information course (can be completed after hire)
• Annual flu vaccination required (medical or religious exemptions accepted)
• Completion of a background check, drug screen.
• Other pre-employment screenings may include physical, TB test, and fingerprinting per state/local guidelines.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs
• Must be able to assist clients with mobility support

Transforming Age is a leading nonprofit organization committed to improving the lives of older adults by integrating housing, community services, technology, philanthropy, and partnerships.