Recreation Assistant
Company: ERA Living The Lakeshore in Renton
Location: Seattle
Posted on: March 19, 2023
Job Description:
$19 - $21 per hour Great benefits! Complimentary meals!
Complimentary onsite parking! Era Living is seeking a full-time
Recreation Assistant to become the newest member of our Life
Enrichment located in our Lakeshore Community, South Seattle, WA.
Available shifts will be scheduled Sunday - Thursday. Competitive
Compensation/Benefits Package Includes:
- Medical/vision/prescription drug plan
- Dental plan
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent
care
- 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match (eligibility
contingent on age requirement)
- Progressive vacation package starting at 7 days per year
- 8 paid holidays per year; double pay for holidays worked
- 1 hour paid sick time for every 40 hours worked
- Employee Assistance Program
- Longevity bonuses
- Employee discount programs Primary Responsibilities:The
Recreation Assistant leads small and large resident recreation
group activities including cognitive enrichment activities,
physical fitness activities and classes, and off-site outings. The
role assists with social programming and planning. All duties must
be performed while ensuring resident safety, maintaining
confidentiality and showing sensitivity to the needs and concerns
of older adults. 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
- 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: If you are passionate
about improving the quality of life for older adults and exemplify
a values based approach to your work, demonstrating integrity,
credibility, consistency, strong team orientation, and outstanding
communication, we welcome your application! Era Living has been
voted Best Place to Work in Seattle 2017 (CityVoter's) and Top 5
BEST Places to Work in 2014 & 2015 (King5 Best of Western
Washington!). JB.0.00.LN
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