Recreation Assistant

Era Living, LLC; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

Free meals

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Era Living is seeking a part-time Recreation Assistant for The Gardens at Town Square Community in Bellevue, WA. You will help plan and lead resident activities, including cognitive enrichment and fitness, while supporting a caring team in a senior living setting.

Shifts are Mon, Thu, and Fri from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with a workweek under 20 hours. Benefits include 401(k) retirement with match, paid time off, holiday pay, and more.

Qualifications

• Must have valid WA state driver's license and driving record
• Experience leading group activities and fitness programs preferred
• Experience using computers: Word, Publisher and Excel
• Excellent time management and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in English
• Ability to pass DSHS background check
• High school diploma or GED required; some college preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead small and large resident recreation activities, including cognitive enrichment and fitness classes
• Coordinate off-site outings and social programming while ensuring resident safety and confidentiality
• Collaborate with Life Enrichment team to enhance quality of life for residents

Skills

Group activities leadership

Time management

Communication

English literacy

Background check readiness

Education

High school diploma/GED

Some post-secondary education

Tools

Publisher

Excel

Job description

$21.80 - $23.50 per hour | Great benefits! Free Meals! Free Onsite Parking!

Era Living is seeking a part-time Recreation Assistant to become the newest member of our Life Enrichment team located at The Gardens at Town Square Community, Bellevue, WA. We are looking for a creative, enthusiastic, and team-oriented person to brainstorm new ideas, plan and implement activities, and help enhance the quality of life of our residents. Available shifts will be scheduled Monday, Thursday, and Friday, from 8:30AM to 5:00PM. No more than 20 hours a week.

Competitive Compensation/Benefits Package Includes:

• 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match (eligibility contingent on age requirement)




• 1 hour vacation for every 37.15 hours paid to start (eligibility: regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours, but less than 32)




• Double pay for holidays worked




• 1 hour paid sick time for every 40 hours worked




• Employee Assistance Program




• Longevity bonuses




• Employee discount programs




• Discounted ORCA commuter pass

Primary Responsibilities:

The Recreation Assistant leads small and large resident recreation group activities including cognitive enrichment activities, physical fitness activities and classes, and off-site outings. The role assists with social programming and planning. All duties must be performed while ensuring resident safety, maintaining confidentiality and showing sensitivity to the needs and concerns of older adults.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Possess and maintain a valid WA State Driver License and driving record compliant with Era Living Qualified and Authorized Drivers policy, required; must be 25 years' old




• Experience leading group activities and fitness programs, preferred




• Experience using computers: word processing, Publisher and Excel, required




• Possess excellent time management and attention to detail skills; Proven ability to meet strict deadlines and within allotted time frames, required




• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to read, write and communicate in English, required




• Ability to pass DSHS background check, required

Education and Experience:

• High-school diploma or GED equivalent, required; some post-secondary education preferred




• Experience leading group activities and fitness programs; experience working with older adults or persons with cognitive impairments preferred

Required:

• First Aid and CPR certified or able to obtain within 30 days of hire




• Food Handler's Certificate or able to obtain within 14 days of hire




• Washington State Alcohol Permit or able to obtain within 30 days of hire




• Complete Caregiver Dementia and Caregiver Mental Health training within 120 days of hire




• Must complete 70 hour course to earn a long term care aide certificate within 120 days of hire (** Not required if worked in boarding home setting in 2011)




• Complete 12 hours of Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) yearly (completed by birthdate)

About Era Living:

If you are passionate about improving the quality of life for older adults and exemplify a values based approach to your work, demonstrating integrity, credibility, consistency, strong team orientation, and outstanding communication, we welcome your application!

Era Living was voted "2023/2024/2025/2026 Winner: Best in the Pacific Northwest - Senior Community" by the Seattle Times.

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