About This Position
Activity Assistant (Memory Care): The Lodge at Mallards Landing in Gig Harbor, Washington is looking for an experienced Activities Assistant for our Memory Care. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with seniors and wants to build strong relationships with the residents that we serve. Are you outgoing, organized, enjoys helping others, and passionate about making a difference in others' lives?
SCHEDULE: Sunday- Thursday 8:30am- 4:30pm
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The Life Enrichment Activities Assistant is responsible for assisting the Life Enrichment Director in the social activities both in and out of the community.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Actively promote the community by making guests feel welcome.
Make daily announcements, keeping residents abreast of each day’s planned activities and of any changes that may have been made in the schedule, in the absence of the Life Enrichment Director.
Actively promote participation in all social activities by all residents.
Decorate common areas using seasonal themes as appropriate.
Participate in or initiate and supervise coffee and news group, story hour, games group, music appreciation, and other groups of interests to the residents.
Work with staff in a team approach to problem solve.
Assist in maintaining a safe, clean environment.
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
Qualifications:
Must meet all state health requirements including T.B. and must be able to pass states perspective background clearance
High School Diploma or GED.
Prefer 6-12 months’ related experience in geriatric recreational and social activities.
Genuine concern for and ability to work with the elderly. Able to lead and motivate people.
Well groomed. Relate to seniors in a courteous, understanding and cooperative manner. Creative and artistic.
Able to pass CPR, First Aid and Food Handler’s tests.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
Ability to calculate figures
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Must be familiar with and able to use Microsoft Office products
Comprehensive Benefits Package for full-time employees: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401k w/Employer Match, 11 days Paid Time Off (PTO), WA Paid Sick Leave, Six (6) Paid Holidays, Discretionary Bonuses
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $21.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Weekends as needed
Experience:
Activities: 1 year (Preferred)
Memory care: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
HCA/ CNA (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Experience
Speech writing, Client inquiry handling, Event planning, Microsoft Office, Working with seniors, Senior care, Financial report interpretation, Data interpretation, Financial statement interpretation, Productivity software, Memory care
Benefits
Paid holidays, Health insurance, Dental insurance, 401(k), Paid time off, Employee assistance program, Vision insurance, 401(k) matching, Flexible schedule, Life insurance, Paid sick time
