Activities Assistant

Avalon Care Center•Kent, WA

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About The Position

Benson Heights Rehabilitation Center is hiring an Activities Assistant to plan, implement, and coordinate the recreation program under the direction of the Recreation Director and general supervision. The program should provide ongoing activities that reflect each resident’s interests and support their physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being, in accordance with comprehensive assessments. The position is full-time. The listed wage is $19.00–$24.00 per hour, depending on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions. Full-time employees are eligible for the listed benefits. Avalon Care Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

High school graduate or 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.

Responsibilities

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