Life Enrichment - Life Enrichment Assistant - Full Time, Temporary

Cascadia Senior Living•Yakima, WA

89d•$19 - $23

About The Position

The Life Enrichment Assistant helps create a joyful and vibrant community by assisting with coordinating, planning, and carrying out resident activity programs. The role supports group and one-to-one programming, special events, holiday decorating, and resident access to activities. The assistant maintains activity equipment, supplies, and storage areas, encourages involvement from families and staff, and works with community resources as directed by the Activities Director. The position also includes attending required meetings and trainings and completing other assigned duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Pass a criminal background check and fingerprint check.
Maintain a current food handlers card.
Demonstrate basic computer knowledge and ability, with an aptitude for learning company applications.
Have compassion and a special interest in working with the senior population.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and overtime, to meet position requirements.
Ability to relate positively and communicate appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers, and other employees.
Ability to maintain a clean, neat, comfortable, and safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
First Aid and CPR.
Meet all mandatory health requirements under state regulations.
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a state-certified activities training program or one or more years of direct programming experience with older adults is helpful.
A valid driver’s license and access to a private vehicle for business use may be required.

Responsibilities

Assist with assigned activity programs on the monthly calendar, including making sure copies are posted and available to residents, families, and friends.
Provide one-to-one programming for residents who cannot participate in a group setting.
Assist residents and volunteers with holiday decorating and help carry out special events.
Coordinate with the Activities Director and other staff to assist residents to and from activities and events.
Maintain equipment and supplies and keep activity storage areas orderly and clean.
Assist with carrying out activities and events when the Activities Director is absent.
Assist with quarterly special events involving residents, families, friends, and the wider community.
Work with community resources and contacts, as instructed by the Activities Director, to enhance residents’ quality of life.
Encourage family and staff involvement in activity programs and other events.
Attend and participate in required meetings and trainings, and stay current on assigned tasks and duties.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive compensation based on relevant years of experience and education or certification requirements.
Shift differential for night shift employees.
Bonus.
Shift coverage bonus offered as needed.
Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Savings and spending accounts for health care and dependent care expenses; HSA includes an employer contribution.
Sick time accrual, available for use after 90 days.
Paid time off accrual eligibility after 12 months.
Floating holiday accrual, eligible upon hire.
Holiday work paid at 1.5 times normal hourly pay for listed holidays.
Up to 3 days of bereavement leave.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Traditional and Roth 401(k) after 12 months and 1,000 hours worked, with semi-annual enrollment and an annual employer discretionary contribution.
Employee Assistance Program.
Cascadia Assistance Fund for financial help with hardships or continuing education.