Era Living
$21.25 - $23.00 per hour | Free Meals! Free Onsite Parking!
Era Living is seeking an on-call Recreation Assistant to become the newest member of our Life Enrichment located in our University House Issaquah Community, Issaquah, WA. Available shifts will be scheduled 08:30am - 05:00pm with a flexible days (Monday - Saturday).
Competitive Compensation/Benefits Package Includes:
The Recreation Assistant leads small and large resident recreation group activities including cognitive enrichment activities, physical fitness activities and classes, and off-site outings. The role assists with social programming and planning. All duties must be performed while ensuring resident safety, maintaining confidentiality and showing sensitivity to the needs and concerns of older adults.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
About Era Living:
If you are passionate about improving the quality of life for older adults and exemplify a values based approach to your work, demonstrating integrity, credibility, consistency, strong team orientation, and outstanding communication, we welcome your application!
Era Living was voted "2024 Winner: Best in the Pacific Northwest - Senior Community" by the Seattle Times.
Era Living is seeking an on-call Recreation Assistant to become the newest member of our Life Enrichment located in our University House Issaquah Community, Issaquah, WA. Available shifts will be scheduled 08:30am - 05:00pm with a flexible days (Monday - Saturday).
Competitive Compensation/Benefits Package Includes:
- 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match (eligibility contingent on age requirement)
- Double pay for holidays worked
- 1 hour paid sick time for every 40 hours worked
- Employee Assistance Program
- Longevity bonuses
- Employee discount programs
The Recreation Assistant leads small and large resident recreation group activities including cognitive enrichment activities, physical fitness activities and classes, and off-site outings. The role assists with social programming and planning. All duties must be performed while ensuring resident safety, maintaining confidentiality and showing sensitivity to the needs and concerns of older adults.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Possess and maintain a valid WA State Driver License and driving record compliant with Era Living Qualified and Authorized Drivers policy, required; must be 25 years' old
- Experience leading group activities and fitness programs, preferred
- Experience using computers: word processing, Publisher and Excel, required
- Possess excellent time management and attention to detail skills; Proven ability to meet strict deadlines and within allotted time frames, required
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to read, write and communicate in English, required
- Ability to pass DSHS background check, required
- High-school diploma or GED equivalent, required; some post-secondary education preferred
- Experience leading group activities and fitness programs; experience working with older adults or persons with cognitive impairments preferred
- First Aid and CPR certified or able to obtain within 30 days of hire
- Food Handler's Certificate or able to obtain within 14 days of hire
- Washington State Alcohol Permit or able to obtain within 30 days of hire
- Complete Caregiver Dementia and Caregiver Mental Health training within 120 days of hire
- Must complete 70 hour course to earn a long term care aide certificate within 120 days of hire (** Not required if worked in boarding home setting in 2011)
- Complete 12 hours of Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) yearly (completed by birthdate)
About Era Living:
If you are passionate about improving the quality of life for older adults and exemplify a values based approach to your work, demonstrating integrity, credibility, consistency, strong team orientation, and outstanding communication, we welcome your application!
Era Living was voted "2024 Winner: Best in the Pacific Northwest - Senior Community" by the Seattle Times.