Recreation Assistant

The-Lakeshore; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/vision/prescription drug plan

Dental plan

Life and AD&D insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts for health

Job summary

Era Living's Lakeshore Community in South Seattle/Renton, WA is seeking a full-time Recreation Assistant to lead resident activities and support social programs. The role requires driving within WA, coordinating fitness and enrichment programs, and ensuring safety and confidentiality for older adults.

The position offers steady daytime hours, Monday through Friday, with benefits including health plans, 401(k), vacation, holidays, and other life enrichment services.

Qualifications

• High-school diploma or GED required; some post-secondary education preferred.
• Experience leading group activities and fitness programs; experience with older adults or cognitive impairments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead resident recreation group activities, including cognitive enrichment and fitness classes.
• Coordinate social programming and planning; ensure resident safety and confidentiality.
• Support off-site outings when needed; maintain timely execution of activities.

Skills

Group activities leadership

Fitness program leadership

Time management

Communication skills

Driver's license

English literacy

Education

High-school diploma or GED

Some post-secondary education

Tools

Publisher

Excel

Word processing

Job description

$21.80 - $23.50 per hour | Great benefits! Complimentary meals! Complimentary onsite parking!

Era Living is seeking a full-time Recreation Assistant to become the newest member of our Life Enrichment located in our Lakeshore Community, South Seattle/Renton, WA.Available shifts will be scheduled Monday - Friday, 8:30AM to 5:00PM. Flexibility with set hours may be required to meet community needs.

Competitive Compensation/Benefits Package Includes:

• Medical/vision/prescription drug plan
• Dental plan
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care
• 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match (eligibility contingent on age requirement)
• Progressive vacation package starting at 7 days per year
• 8 paid holidays per year; double pay for holidays worked
• 1 hour paid sick time for every 40 hours worked
• Employee Assistance Program
• Longevity bonuses
• Employee discount programs

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 Winner: Best in the Pacific Northwest – Senior Community” by the Seattle Times.