Job Description

Activities Assistant

Type: Full-time
Shift: Weekend availability needed
Wage: $15-17/hr DOE

Location: Avamere at Englewood Heights; 3710 Kern Rd; Yakima, WA 98902

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Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing and evaluating the activity programs for this facility.
• Follow resident care plans in providing daily activities for the resident.
• Participate in community planning that interest and meet the needs of the resident and their family.
• Coordinate activities with other departments.
• Participate in facility surveys by authorized government agencies.
• Answer telephones, operate facility paging system, and manage resident list and incoming calls to residents.
• Greet visitors, and give directions and information to guests, residents and sales representatives.
• Ensure all visitors abide by existing rules, use ID badges and manage the sign in/out log.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge and experience interacting with residents of this nature.
• Must be 25 years or older to drive company vehicle.

Benefits:

We believe caring for others starts with caring for our own teams. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and peace of mind—so you can focus on making a difference every day.

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible. - Benefits eligible at 30+ hours/week.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with discretionary employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Premium Pay for Holidays worked, conditions apply
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Canopy: Free, confidential support for mental health, stress, family needs & work/life balance
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account)
• Voluntary & Supplemental Insurance Options: Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability, plus Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Services.

The company reserves the right to revise the duties set forth in this job description at its discretion.