Activity Assistant | Memory Care | HCA or CNA

As a service organization, Wesley selects employees who bring our mission to promise. When you become a member of the Wesley team, you contribute to the active lifestyle, high quality of care and other services we provide older adults at our award-winning communities or other residence. Our workforce is as diverse as our services, which include independent living, assisted living, Catered Living, memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, hospice, home care and home health.

Our Total Rewards philosophy is a balanced approach that meets the needs of employees on their career journey whether they are just joining the workforce or nearing retirement. We evaluate our Total Rewards offerings annually to provide benefits employees would find meaningful. In addition to competitive wages and a commitment to pay equity, we offer the following benefits and other compensation:

• Employees, and their families if elected, can participate in medical and vision insurance (full time and ACA eligible), dental (full time) and group life (employee only for full time, excludes part-time and on-call staff).
• We offer a combined paid time off (PTO) policy which incorporates state paid sick leave with company paid time off at an accrual rate of 0.0607 per hour worked, equivalent to 120 hours of PTO at 2,080 hours worked in a year. We also offer 6 Paid Holidays (8 hours for full time and 6 hours for part time per event, excludes on-call staff) and 1 Personal Holiday of Choice per year (excludes on-call staff).
• Retirement planning is encouraged through our 403(b) plan that includes a generous 100% company match on the first 4% of earnings an employee contributes. There is a 5-year vesting schedule on the company match, and minors are ineligible for the company match.
• A food and beverage discount of 50% is available to all employees at any Wesley bistro. Employees are also eligible for On-Demand Pay with Dayforce Wallet. Minors need parental consent to access this benefit.
• To assist employees with challenges outside of the workplace, Wesley offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which is 100% company paid. Additionally, Wesley Community Foundation provides grants to qualifying employees as detailed in the plan summary.
• Lastly, the efforts and contributions of our valued employees are celebrated in our best-in-class recognition and reward platform, Inspire. Points earned for various reasons may be redeemed for a variety of merchandise, gift cards, tickets, travel and other experiences selected by the employee.

Enrich the lives of older adults through community, choice, and continuing care in the Activity Assistant role. The Activity Assistant plans and participates in one-to-one, small group, and large group activities within a retirement community setting that may involve patients, residents, family members and volunteers. The Activity Assistant may facilitate these enriching activities in various care settings such as independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing. This role works within a licensed care setting and requires either an HCA or CNA certification.  Find your sense of belonging at Wesley!

 You will provide continuing care through these responsibilities:

• Plan and facilitate activities that enrich the lives of aging adults.
• Establish meaningful yet professional relationships with patients, residents, family members and volunteers.
• Provide one-to-one, individual activities for room-bound residents or residents who choose not to participate in group activities.
• Complete activity assessment with resident and/or family member to personalize activity needs.
• Assist the caregiving team with resident’s personal care, as needed.
• Document resident’s involvement with activities, as appropriate.
• Order, maintain, and organize event materials and equipment.
• Participate in special events from set-up, through event, to closing and clean-up.
• Assist with seasonal and promotional decorations.
• May ride along or operate a company vehicle to transport activity participants.
• Learn and apply company Federal, State, and Local rules, regulations, and policies.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

 Our requirements and qualifications for success:

• Washington State home care aide (HCA) or nursing assistant (CNA) certification.
• Mental Health and Dementia certification within 120 days of hire.
• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• A service-oriented approach to work.
• A desire to engage with seniors to help them live their best years.
• Ability to obtain a Washington State Food Worker Card within 14 days of hire.
• Ability to obtain a CPR and First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to understand and communicate in the English language.
• If operating a vehicle, valid Washington State driver’s license is required within 30 days of hire.
• If operating a vehicle, active auto insurance policy per company minimum coverage.

 Physical, environmental, and mental requirements:

• Ability to give direct patient care, including participating in lifting, transferring, positioning, and assistance of residents with walking or in wheelchairs.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to use a computer keyboard or touch screen to document resident records.
• Apply your physical and muscle strength to lift, push, pull or carry objects.
• Ability to utilize your lower back and abdominal muscles to support part of the body repeatedly and continuously over time without fatiguing.
• Use logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Ability to listen to and comprehend information and ideas provided through conversation, email, and text.

Salary Range: $19.30 to $28.39 per hour

Req Code: #AZL0930