Recreation Assistant

Era Living; Shoreline (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in senior care is seeking a full-time Recreation Assistant to join the Life Enrichment team. This role involves planning activities, enhancing the quality of life for residents, and ensuring safety. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and have a passion for supporting older adults.

Benefits

Medical/vision/prescription drug plan

Dental plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid sick time

Employee Assistance Program

Longevity bonuses

Employee discount programs

Pre-tax election commuter benefits

Free meals

Qualifications

• Experience leading group activities and fitness programs preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Valid WA State Driver License and driving record compliant with policy required.

Responsibilities

• Lead resident recreation group activities including cognitive and physical fitness.
• Assist with social programming and ensure resident safety.
• Plan and implement activities to enhance residents' quality of life.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Education

High-school diploma or GED

Some post-secondary education

Tools

Word Processing

Excel

Publisher

Job description

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Base pay range

$21.25/hr - $24.00/hr

$21.25 - $24.00 per hour | Great benefits! Free Meals! Free Onsite Parking!

Era Living is seeking a full-time Recreation Assistant to become the newest member of our Life Enrichment team located at our Ida Culver House Broadview community. 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 Tuesday - Saturday, 08:30am - 05:00pm.

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
• Pre-tax election commuter benefits
• 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 “2024 Winner: Best in the Pacific Northwest - Senior Community” by the Seattle Times.

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