Activities Assistant - Skilled Nursing
Wenatchee, WA 
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Position Details: * Salary: 16.66 - 20.82 Hourly Want to make a difference in people's lives? Come join the team at Colonial Vista Post Acute Care and Rehabilitation as our new Activities Assistant! Part time, 20 hours per week (must be able to work weekends) Full Wage Range $16.66-$20.82/hour DOE and Seniority with Prestige: What does the Activities Assistant do? If you want a highly impactful, fun, difference making job...this is for you! In the Activities Assistant role, in short, you would be coordinating, planning and help execute many events to bring joy to our residents' lives to help them thrive. Why join the Prestige Care Family in the Activities Assistant role and what can we offer you? * The activities and programming you will help develop and run will bring a sense of security, community and fun to our residents' lives. * Strong promote from within culture, with the Activities Assistant role as a great starting point in the skilled nursing/assisted living/memory care space. * You would get to interact with our wonderful residents, working in a home-like setting. * Work with a high performing care team focused on loving and serving seniors. * Our 35+ year old, family-owned and operated organization (with over 80 locations in 8 states) means we aren't too small, but not too big. You are known here. In this job, every day you will... 1. Assist in carrying out the life enrichment programs as identified in the monthly calendar and as instructed by the Activities Director, including making sure copies of the calendar are posted throughout the care center and available to each resident, his or her families, and friends. 2. Provide one-to-one programming for residents who cannot participate in a group setting. 3. Assist in decorating for the holidays with the help of residents and the volunteers and helps carryout special events. 4. Coordinates with the Activities Director and other staff as necessary to bring residents to and from activities and events. 5. Maintain life enrichment equipment and supplies, and organizes the activities storage areas in an orderly and clean manner. 6. Assist in carrying out a life enrichment activity in the absence of the Activities Director. 7. Assist with quarterly special events that include residents, families, friends and the community at large. Education Experience you need to qualify: * High School diploma or equivalent. * You will need to complete a state certified activities training program or having one or more years of direct programming experience with older adults is helpful. * Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. * You will need the ability to speak effectively before groups of residents, staff and volunteers. * Valid commercial Class B drivers license, and access to a private vehicle for business use may be required. Ways you can advance beyond the Activities Assistant role: Once you master this role, you could consider the Activities Director, Life Enrichment Assistant (assisted living), Life Enrichment Director (assisted living), Central Supply Coordinator, or other higher level clinical jobs (Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, etc.) with higher levels of education. EOE/M/F/VETS/DISABLED - At Prestige, it is our promise to personally touch lives every day. It is a philosophy of caring based on our core values of integrity, trust, commitment, and respect, that are at the center of all that we do. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents all of us, coming from different experiences, cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints. Inclusion is the way we treat one another and how we celebrate what makes us different. Prestige is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Colonial Vista Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Center: Wenatchee, WA: Located just a couple of hours east of Seattle, at 625 Okanogan Ave, Colonial Vista overlooks the beautiful town of Wenatchee, Washington. Our campus of care offers a continuum of care for you as your needs change. From independent and assisted living, to post-acute skilled nursing and rehabilitative care, we have all your care needs covered. The entire campus embraces a philosophy of healthy, fulfilled living to encourage happiness and longevity, and we strive to help residents and patients achieve the purposeful, active lifestyle that they desire through events, activities and educational opportunities.: Who Is Prestige Care?: Prestige Care is a family of over 75 skilled nursing + post-acute care centers, as well as assisted living and memory care communities in 8 Western states. We are an organization of over 5,000 team members who serve thousands of residents, where we have the privilege of personally touching their lives every day. We have four core values of integrity, trust, commitment, and respect that guide everything that we do. With a strong commitment to career development and advancement, Prestige Care is an employer that can help you achieve your career goals and objectives. With a healthcare career at Prestige Care, you will enjoy a collaborative, team-oriented environment where your work truly matters at the end of every day.: Summary of Benefits: Full-time team members are eligible for Prestige's comprehensive benefit package including choice of medical plans, HSA/FSA accounts, dental and vision insurance, and company paid life and ADD insurance. All team members are eligible to participate in the company's retirement plans with a company match for those who meet the hours and service requirements. Additional benefits include Employee Assistance Program and Education Reimbursement program.: Full-time and Part-Time team members (over 20 hours/week) accrue PTO at rate of 0.0423/hour during their first year. Exempt Employees accrue 16 days of PTO each year.:

 

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Job Summary
Company
Prestige Care, Inc
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full or Part Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
1+ years
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