Activities Assistant

Avalon Care Center Federal Way is seeking an Activities Assistant to join our team. This role involves planning, implementing, and coordinating a recreation program under the direction of the Recreation Director, ensuring activities meet the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident.

About the role

The Recreation Assistant works under general supervision to design and execute an ongoing program of activities tailored to residents' interests and capabilities, as outlined in their comprehensive assessments.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate leisure activity programs to meet the needs of all in-house residents.
• Develop and plan activity programs to allow participation by residents within their capabilities.
• Work with the interdisciplinary team to schedule activities and meet survey requirements.
• Complete a comprehensive evaluation on each resident.
• Document the individual activity assessment and activity plan using the appropriate process and forms.
• Maintain appropriate documentation.
• Develop a plan to effectively use community resources and serve as the facility’s liaison to these resources.
• Identify changes in resident behavior and communicate these changes.
• Record development to reflect appropriate participation in programs.
• Evaluate residents to assist in the development of individual activity programs.

Requirements

• High school graduate or its equivalent.
• Ability to adapt to a flexible work schedule.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers, and other facility staff.
• Special interest in, and a positive attitude about, working with long-term care residents and the elderly.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Pay

$19.00 - $24.00 per hour. Placement within the wage range is determined by years of experience, qualifications, and demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions.

Schedule

PRN (as needed). Full-time positions are available.

Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible for:

• 401K
• Medical benefits
• Dental & Vision
• FSA & Dependent Care FSA
• Life Insurance
• AD&D, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity
• Legal Benefits, Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance and Auto/Home Insurance

Part-time employees are eligible for all of the above except Medical. On-call employees are eligible for 401K only.