Recreation Assistant

Primary Responsibilities

• Leads small and large resident recreation group activities including cognitive enrichment activities, physical fitness activities and classes, and off-site outings.
• Assists with social programming and planning.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Possess and maintain a valid WA State Driver License and driving record compliant with Era Living Qualified and Authorized Drivers policy, required; must be 25 years’ old.
• Experience leading group activities and fitness programs, preferred.
• Experience using computers: word processing, Publisher and Excel, required.
• Possess excellent time management and attention to detail skills; Proven ability to meet strict deadlines and within allotted time frames, required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to read, write and communicate in English, required.
• Ability to pass DSHS background check, required.

Education and Experience

• High-school diploma or GED equivalent, required; some post-secondary education preferred.
• Experience leading group activities and fitness programs; experience working with older adults or persons with cognitive impairments preferred.

Required

• First Aid and CPR certified or able to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Food Handler’s Certificate or able to obtain within 14 days of hire.
• Washington State Alcohol Permit or able to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Complete Caregiver Dementia and Caregiver Mental Health training within 120 days of hire.
• Must complete 70 hour course to earn a long term care aide certificate within 120 days of hire (** Not required if worked in boarding home setting in 2011).
• Complete 12 hours of Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) yearly (completed by birthdate).

About Era Living

Era Living was voted “2023/2024/2025 Winner: Best in the Pacific Northwest – Senior Community” by the Seattle Times.