Senior Living Recreation Assistant: Lead Activities

Era Living; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary meals

Complimentary onsite parking

Medical/vision/prescription

Dental plan

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company 14

Vacation starting 7 days/year

8 paid holidays

Paid sick time

Employee Assistance Program

Longevity bonuses

Employee discounts

Job summary

Era Living is seeking a full-time Recreation Assistant for Lakeshore Community in South Seattle/Renton, WA. Shifts Tue-Sat, 8:30AM–5:00PM, with on-site dining and parking benefits.

You will lead resident activities, support social programs, and ensure safety and privacy for older adults while delivering engaging experiences.

Qualifications

• WA State Driver License required; driving record must meet Era Living policy; must be 25+ years old.
• Experience leading group activities and fitness programs preferred.
• Experience with word processing, Publisher and Excel required.
• Excellent time management and attention to detail; ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must pass DSHS background check.

Responsibilities

• Lead resident recreation activities including cognitive enrichment, fitness classes, and outings.
• Assist with social programming and planning while ensuring resident safety and confidentiality.

Skills

Driver license

Group activities

Publisher

Excel

Time management

Communication

Background check

Education

High school diploma

Post-secondary education preferred

Tools

Publisher

Excel

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 Tuesday - Saturday, 8:30AM to 5:00PM.

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
  
  
  

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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