Activities Assistant
Status: Full Time
Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wage: $27.00 Hourly
Location: Avamere Queen Anne Healthcare - 2717 Dexter Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Apply at www.TeamAvamere.com
Job Summary
The Activities Assistant is responsible for assisting the Activities Director in planning, organizing, and implementing recreational and social activities for residents, aiming to enhance their well-being and engagement
Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities
Activity Planning & Implementation:
- Assist in developing and implementing a diverse range of activities, including games, exercise programs, arts and crafts, music sessions, and social events.
- Create activity schedules and calendars, ensuring a variety of options to cater to different interests and abilities.
- Prepare activity areas, gather necessary supplies, and ensure a safe and enjoyable environment.
Resident Engagement:
- Lead group activities and engage residents in one-on-one interactions.
- Encourage participation in activities and provide support to residents who may need assistance.
- Observe residents' responses to activities and report any changes in their needs or behavior to the appropriate personnel.
- Documentation & Communication:
- Maintain records of resident participation in activities, including attendance and feedback.
- Communicate with other staff members, volunteers, and families to coordinate activities and ensure resident needs are met.
Other Duties:
- Transport residents to and from activities as needed.
- Assist with setup and cleanup of activity areas.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings and training sessions.
- Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Requirements
Requirements and Qualifications
- Must maintain and have an active CPR/BLS during employment.
- Prefer experience in long-term care, geriatric rehab, sub-acute and or critical care clinical setting.
- Experience in electronic medical records documentation.
- Must hold an active and unencumbered Driver’s License.
- Experience with volunteer work and or activities work with the geriatric population.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Creative, flexible, patient and empathy working with the geriatric population.
Benefits
At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
- 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
- EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
- Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
- Generous employee referral bonus program.
- Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
- Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
- Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.
Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.