Activity Assistant Full time including Evenings and Weekends

BETHANY OF THE NORTHWEST • Everett, WA

7d • $23 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Bethany of the Northwest is seeking a full-time Activities Assistant at its Silver Lake facility in Everett, Washington. The role assists with planning, organizing, and implementing therapeutic activities designed to meet residents’ social, spiritual, intellectual, emotional, educational, and physical needs and interests, in accordance with each resident’s comprehensive care plan. The schedule includes various days, some evenings and weekends, with shift times varying between 9 a.m.–5 p.m., 10 a.m.–6 p.m., and 11 a.m.–7 p.m. The pay rate is $22.50 per hour.

Requirements

• Two years of experience conducting social or recreational programs within the past five years, including one year of full-time experience in a patient activities program in a health care setting.
• Must participate in continuing education programs and work toward certification through the National Certification Council for Activity Professions or a similar program.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to function independently and work effectively with residents, volunteers, personnel, and support agencies.
• Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, with willingness to incorporate these qualities into existing practices.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the facility’s activity programs.
• Maintain necessary records and ensure regulations are followed.
• Coordinate with other departments on special events and activity programs.
• Assist with training and supervising volunteers.
• Transport residents to scheduled activities.
• Conduct activities and ensure other scheduled activities are covered.
• Participate in care plan meetings for residents on the assigned unit.
• Assist in developing and maintaining a written plan of care for each resident that identifies needs and goals.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability coverage
• 403(b) plan and matching
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Flexible spending account
• Paid sick leave
• Paid time off
• Seven paid holidays and one personal holiday of the employee’s choice
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED