Senior Living Activities Lead — Create Joy Daily

Edmonds Post Acute; Edmonds (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

Edmonds Post Acute in Edmonds, WA, is seeking an Activities Assistant to plan and lead engaging programs for residents, including group games, music, and in-room activities for bed-bound individuals.

You'll tailor activities to each resident's interests and abilities, document participation, and support the social dining program, all while maintaining a safe, welcoming, homelike environment. High school diploma required; 1 year geriatric care preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience in long-term/geriatric care preferred; prior experience leading activities a plus.
• Strong communication and customer service skills, with genuine empathy for residents and families.
• Comfort working with residents who are cognitively or physically impaired.
• Ability to lift at least 25 lbs. and stay mobile/active throughout your shift.
• No license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead individual and group activities tailored to each resident's interests, abilities, and cultural or religious preferences
• Bring activities directly to bed-bound or room-confined residents (music, reading, visits, in-room projects)
• Adapt activities to different cognitive and physical ability levels using prompts, demonstrations, and hands-on assistance
• Help build and distribute the activity calendar
• Gather input from residents to keep activity plans current and personalized
• Keep activity spaces and supplies clean, organized, and 'homelike'
• Monitor for safety hazards and report maintenance issues promptly
• Support the social dining program
• Accurately document participation and updates in resident records
• Participate in fire/disaster drills and required in-service training

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Empathy

Mobility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Edmonds Post Acute in Edmonds, WA, is seeking an Activities Assistant to plan and lead engaging programs for residents, including group games, music, and in-room activities for bed-bound individuals.

You'll tailor activities to each resident's interests and abilities, document participation, and support the social dining program, all while maintaining a safe, welcoming, homelike environment. High school diploma required; 1 year geriatric care preferred.