Position Title: Activities Assistant - Health Center
Department: Briarwood Health Center
Schedule: Part Time
Pay: $23-$24 DOE
Who we are:
Nestled at the base of Cougar Mountain is a senior living community in Issaquah, Washington unlike any other on the Eastside: Timber Ridge at Talus. When our community of well-traveled, outdoor-loving seniors aren’t visiting other parts of the world, you’ll find them socializing over dinner, hiking a nearby trail or just enjoying the spectacular views. As the area’s first Silver LEED-certified LCS community, our campus and natural setting reflect our residents’ love of the Pacific Northwest. You won't find our unique combination of an all-inclusive lifestyle, superior hospitality, and beautiful location anywhere else. We are currently hiring for a part-time Activities Assistant to work in our Briarwood Health Center. If you’re looking for a different perspective on senior living come join us today!
You will enjoy:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Now offering same day pay!
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Health Savings Account & Flexible Savings Account
- Employee assistance program
- PTO and six paid holidays
- Pet insurance and employee discounts (including wireless plan and retail discounts)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Free Lyft rides if needed, to and from the Issaquah Transit Center.
- Free underground parking
- Free meals
- Citizenship application reimbursement
- Gym access
- Shower facilities
- Pre-paid bus pass
- Your personal and professional growth is important to us, so we provide continual professional training and career advancement opportunities.
- You will enjoy being part of a great team in a fun, engaging work environment!
Who you are:
- High School diploma or equivalent is required.
- One year's experience in a social or recreational program in a licensed health care setting preferred. Background in music, art, drama, and dance therapy desired.
- Must possess and maintain a WA State Food Worker card, CPR and First Aid certifications.
General Summary:
The Activities Assistant is responsible for assisting with the overall planning and implementation of a varied activity program designed to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of Briarwood's Memory Care & Assisted Living residents.
Essential Job Duties:
- Assists with planning, coordinating activities: reality orientation, current events, discussion groups, sensory stimulation, cultural activities, religious services, special entertainment, outside trips, special events, and one-to-one visits, as indicated.
- Assists with preparing and distributing the monthly calendar and newsletter.
- Assists with purchasing supplies for activities as needed.
- Distributes mail daily to residents.
- Performs and directs the movement of residents to and from recreational areas.
- Invites/gathers residents for activities fifteen minutes prior to the activity.
- Directs volunteer activities, enlists their support and coordinates their efforts; provides training and supervision of volunteers.
- Maintains accurate documentation of resident's activity attendance.
- Plans and coordinates activities in the absence of the MC/AL Activity coordinator.
Other duties:
- Attends in-service training and education sessions, as assigned.
- Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
Physical Requirements/working conditions: Frequent standing, stooping, bending, stretching, squatting for approximately 60% of workday. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs. Must be able to push residents weighing up to 250 lbs. in geri-chairs and/or wheelchairs. Must be able to read and speak English, hear, and be able to sit and walk intermittently throughout the day. May be exposed to communicable diseases, HIV and Hepatitis B viruses, industrial and household chemicals, offensive odors and combative behaviors.
If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you! EEO Employer
