Activity Assistant | Senior Living

Wesley Des Moines•Des Moines, WA

About The Position

The Activity Assistant plans and participates in one-to-one, small-group, and large-group activities within a retirement community. Activities may involve patients, residents, family members, and volunteers. The position may facilitate activities in independent living, assisted living memory care, or skilled nursing settings. The role includes planning and facilitating activities that enrich the lives of aging adults, building meaningful yet professional relationships, transporting participants in a company vehicle as needed, coordinating event setup and takedown, and organizing activity materials and equipment.

Requirements

A service-oriented approach to work.
A desire to engage with seniors to help them live their best years.
Washington State Food Worker Card within 14 days of hire.
CPR and First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.
Ability to understand and communicate in English.
Valid driver's license, as driving is an essential function and/or legitimate business purpose of the position.

Responsibilities

Plan and facilitate activities that enrich the lives of aging adults.
Establish meaningful yet professional relationships with patients, residents, and family members.
Drive a company vehicle to transport activity participants as needed.
Coordinate event setup and takedown.
Order, maintain, and organize event materials and equipment.
Learn and apply company, federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and policies.

Benefits

Medical insurance for full-time and ACA-eligible employees, with family participation if elected.
Dental insurance for full-time employees.
Vision insurance for full-time employees.
Group life insurance for full-time employees (employee-only coverage).
Paid time off, accrued at 0.0607 hours per hour worked, with accrual increases after two and five years of service.
Six paid holidays and one personal holiday of choice per year, subject to stated eligibility exclusions.
403(b) retirement plan with a 100% company match on the first 4% of earnings contributed, subject to a five-year vesting schedule and eligibility rules.
On-demand pay through Dayforce Wallet.
Company-paid Employee Assistance Program.
Grants for qualifying employees for emergency assistance and educational advancement.
50% food and beverage discount at Wesley bistros and marketplaces.
Recognition and rewards platform with points redeemable for merchandise, gift cards, cash cards, tickets, travel, and other experiences.
Competitive wages and a commitment to pay equity.