Activity Assistant
- Health Care (South Hill Campus) Rockwood Retirement Communities
- 3.0 Spokane, WA Job Details Part-time | Full-time $18
- $19 an hour 19 hours ago Benefits Free parking Wellness program Paid jury duty 403(b) matching Commuter assistance AD&D insurance Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Military leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 403(b) Bereavement leave Life insurance Paid sick time Pet insurance Qualifications Microsoft Word CPR Certification Program design Spreadsheets Word embeddings English Working with seniors Driver's License First Aid Certification Older adults Organizational skills Food Handler Certification Full Job Description Overview Rockwood South Hill is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Activity Assistant to join our health care team at our South Hill Campus .
This vital role involves planning, coordinating, and facilitating engaging activities tailored to the needs of our Memory Care, Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living with a focus on enhancing their quality of life through meaningful recreational experiences. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in senior care, assisted living, or nursing home environments, along with excellent communication and organizational skills. This paid position offers an opportunity to make a positive impact on residents' well-being while working within a supportive team committed to compassionate care.
Schedule:
Part-time (Wednesday-Saturday | 9:00am-4:30pm) Responsibilities Independently set-up and execute activities from start to finish. Be comfortable and confident working with residents at varying levels of physical and/or cognitive abilities and respectfully adapting activities accordingly. Able to learn and utilize multiple computer programs for activities. Accompany residents to on and off-campus events. This person will also be a back-up to the Transportation Coordinator and periodically may be asked to drive residents to on and off-campus events. Assist with on-and-off-campus events, and accompanying residents to and from multiple areas on campus. Maintain confidentiality of all resident information, excellent customer service skills, and a knowledge of activities for the month. Adhere to all professional standards, policy and procedure; federal, state and local requirements. Drive residents to and off campus events, while following all transportation department protocols. Pre-trip/post van inspections. Maintain good driving record. Required Skills and Experience Candidate must have experience working with senior adults in a retirement community setting. Must be proficient in arts and crafts and possess strong written and verbal communication skills in English. Must demonstrate strong computer and clerical skills using Microsoft Word and Excel. Must be able to perform program research, assist in planning programs and be comfortable with public speaking. This position requires a valid driver's license. Three-year Driver's Abstract/Record required at time of in-person interview. Experience driving a 10+passenger van with a wheelchair lift preferred.
- Current CPR-First Aid cards required NAC license preferred. Benefits All employees regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours a week and completed our waiting period are eligible for the following benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision & TruHear Insurance Wellness Program
- participation results in monthly premium discount Paid Sick Leave and Vacation available after 90 days of service 6 Paid Holidays and 2 Personal Holidays Per Calendar Year Flex Spending Accounts 403(B) with company match and no waiting period to begin deferrals Group Life Insurance and AD&D
- company paid Voluntary Life Insurance and AD&D Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance Voluntary Critical Accident Insurance Identity Theft Protection Assistance Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- company paid Jury Duty, Bereavement Leave, Pet Bereavement Leave and Military Leave Additional perks include: Free soup and discounted meal prices Employee Bus Pass Program
- Deep discount Free Fitness Center Access for employee and a Plus 1 Program The Spokane Fitness Center membership
- Deep discount Payroll deductions for coffee and meals at our restaurants Coffee shop on campus!
Free parking Employee Appreciation Events Employee Appreciation Program Referral Programs Years of Service Celebrations and appreciation bonus Free Flu Shot Free Hepatitis B vaccine
Environment:
Fair, fun, kind, caring, safe, diverse, family-like atmosphere
Pay:
$18.00
00 per hour Application Question(s): Are you 18 years of age or older? Are you willing to authorize a criminal background check per state/local laws?
Work Location:
In person