Activities Assistant | Senior Living

Description

 Patriots Landing is hiring part-time activities assistant to support their memory care residents with daily activities.

If you are an active, fun, self starter then this is the job for you!! Come and join the Careage team and lead excersise classes 

for our residents! 

• Weekends Saturdays and Sundays and every other Friday 8:30am-4:30pm.
• $17-$18.50 an hour with previous experience is a plus.
• CPR/First Aid
• Food Handlers 
• Mast Certificates 

Summary of Responsibilities

• Uphold Mission, philosophies and values of facility.
• Keep abreast of area and community functions.
• Organize and help plan monthly activity calendar including elements of variety, quality, and interests appropriate to the needs of memory care residents in cooperation w/ Act. Director.
• Facilitate daily in-house group and one-on-one activities.
• Help maintain entertainment and supplies budget in coordination with A/L director.
• Drive, load and unload community bus. No CDL required.
• Communicate with residents as to preferences, comments and concerns via monthly resident council meeting.
• Coordinate decorating community for monthly themes, holidays and events along with A/L Director.
• Implement monthly special events with A/L Dir. including birthday party and other social event or celebration.
• Create opportunities for artistic enrichment and creativity using crafts designed for successful outcomes, regardless of skill or cognitive level.
• Maintain a cheerful, enthusiastic attitude while consistently promoting and encouraging resident participation and involvement in activities and socialization.
• Develop teamwork and cooperative attitude with care staff to better involve them in activities.
• Assist care staff and residents at mealtimes as permitted/able.
• Respond/assist in resident, staff, guest or community emergency per guidelines.
• Maintain equipment and supplies in a clean and orderly manner, report deficiencies to the Maintenance Director.
• Assist Act. Director in making a weekly supply shopping list as needs arise
• Be aware of Res. Dietary and Medical restrictions, i.e. who is diabetic, or requires thickened liquids, who uses a walker/wheelchair.
• Report unusual incidents or marked change of resident behavior to ED and/or HWD, as appropriate.
• Maintain professional, sensitive attitude when dealing with residents, family, staff, and others.
• Attend meetings and trainings as required.
• Any other duties as required by the ED.

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or GED, college degree preferred.
• Possess a minimum of one (1) year marketing, customer service, caregiving and/or activities planning in a senior living environment.

Knowledge and Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Duties

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must possess the ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Must possess strong oral, written, and computer skills.
• Must be reliable and have cheerful, outgoing personality.
• Must be capable of meeting specified ongoing state and regulatory requirements. Prefer individual with experience working with a senior population in an assisted living environment, particularly those with memory issues/dementia.

Employee Benefits 

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life & AD&D Insurance, voluntary STD, LTD, 401k with employer match, 16 days Paid Time Off and holidays, WA & CA Paid Sick Leave and discretionary bonuses. For a complete list of employee benefits, please visit careage.com/careers

Why work with us? 

Our employees are more than just coworkers – they are family – just like our residents! Working at Patriots Landing, you will be provided ample opportunities to grow both personally and professionally. You will also be working alongside individuals who share the same passion and commitment to providing exceptional healthcare, service, and life enrichment to our aging adults. Our culture is one that encourages, supports, and celebrates our diversity and looks to expand and build it constantly. Join us!

About Patriots Landing 

Patriots Landing is the Pacific Northwest’s premier senior living community, saluting the long history of the military in the Puget Sound region, and honoring the commitment and dedication of the men and women who served. Patriots Landing provides upscale accommodations, exceptional services, and amenities, and industry-leading care with options for independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care. For more information visit, www.PatriotsLanding.com.

About Careage 

Careage is a leading provider of senior-focused construction, management, and health care services throughout the United States. They are committed to providing exceptional services to a wide variety of clients, including hospitals, medical clinics, skilled nursing, and post-acute rehabilitation facilities, Assisted Living communities, Memory Care centers, and retirement communities. For more Careage news, go to www.careage.com. 

Salary : $17 - $19