Memory Care Recreation Assistant

Salary and Benefits

$23.80 - $26.50 per hour | Great benefits | Discounted Staff Meals!

Available shifts will be scheduled Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 10:30am to 7:00pm.

• Medical/vision/prescription drug plan
• Dental plan
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care
• 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match (eligibility contingent on age requirement)
• Progressive vacation package starting at 7 days per year
• 8 paid holidays per year; double pay for holidays worked
• 1 hour paid sick time for every 40 hours worked
• Employee Assistance Program
• Longevity bonuses
• Employee discount programs
• Pre-tax election commuter benefits
• Discounted ORCA commuter pass

• Coordinate and lead group, individual and resident orientation activities
• Set up and clean‑up of space/supplies/equipment for activities, classes and events
• Support new resident orientation activities as required
• Coordinate events, including booking, catering and advertising; develop and maintain a list of scenic drives and destinations
• Provide transportation for recreation trips for residents as needed, assist residents in and out of the bus or vehicle as required.
• Provide clerical support
• Document resident participation
• Oversee Cognitive Enrichment, Physical Fitness and Social programming

• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Strong computer skills
• Experience leading group activities and fitness programs
• Demonstrated excellence in time management and attention to detail, consistently meeting stringent deadlines within designated time frames
• Ability to provide safe toileting and mobility support for residents when on external community outings as required
• 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
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English
• Ability to pass DSHS background check, required

• High School diploma or GED required; some college preferred.
• CTRS preferred.
• Previous experience working with older adults or persons with cognitive impairments, preferred.
• Required:
• 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
• Possess or able to obtain as soon as possible upon 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)