Activities Assistant

Avalon Health Care•Kent, WA

13d•$19 - $24

About The Position

Benson Heights Rehabilitation Center is hiring an Activities Assistant. Under general supervision and direction of the Recreation Director, the Activities Assistant plans, implements, and coordinates the recreation program. The program is designed, in accordance with each resident’s comprehensive assessment, to address residents’ interests and support their physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. This is a full-time position with a wage range of $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 benefits listed in the posting. Benson Heights Rehab 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 older adults.
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 each resident’s activity assessment and activity plan using the appropriate process and forms, and 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 assist in developing their individual activity programs.