Activity Assistant | Skilled Nursing

Activity Assistant, Care Center

We understand that finding a place to belong is important. At Wesley, we care about your development, we are committed to continuous improvement, and we all grow together.

Wesley is a place where your energy and enthusiasm are welcome and your talents are developed. A place where you feel recognized, valued and rewarded. A place where you can dedicate yourself to caring for others, knowing that you are part of an organization that is equally dedicated to caring for you and your career.

Our Total Rewards philosophy takes a balanced approach, designed to support employees at every stage of their career journey. We review our offerings annually to ensure they remain meaningful. In addition to competitive wages and a commitment to pay equity, we offer the following benefits and other compensation:

Health & Insurance Benefits

• Employees, and their families if elected, can participate in medical insurance (full time and ACA eligible), dental (full time), vision (full time) and group life (employee only coverage - full time).

Time Off & Holidays

• We offer a combined paid time off (PTO) policy which incorporates state paid sick leave with company paid time off at an accrual rate of 0.0607 per hour worked, equivalent to 120 hours of PTO at 2,080 hours worked in a year. The PTO accrual rate increases after two years of service and again after five years of service.
• We offer 6 Paid Holidays (8 hours - full time, 6 hours - part-time per event, excluding on-call staff) and 1 Personal Holiday of Choice per year (excluding on-call staff).

Retirement & Financial Well-Being

• Retirement planning is encouraged through our 403(b) plan that includes a generous 100% company match on the first 4% of earnings an employee contributes. There is a 5-year vesting schedule for the company match, and minors are ineligible for the company match.
• Gain access to your net earnings when you need it with on-demand pay through Dayforce Wallet.

Perks & Wellness

• To assist employees with challenges outside of the workplace, Wesley offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which is 100% company paid. Additionally, Wesley Community Foundation provides grants to qualifying employees for both emergency assistance and educational advancement.
• A food and beverage discount of 50% is available to all employees at any Wesley bistro and marketplace.

Recognition That Matters

• The efforts and contributions of our valued employees are celebrated on our best-in-class recognition and reward platform, Inspire. Points earned for assorted reasons may be redeemed for a variety of merchandise, gift cards, cash cards, tickets, travel and other experiences selected by the employee.

Wesley is two-time winner of the LeadingAge Washington Excellence in the Workplace Award.

Enrich the lives of older adults through community, choice, and continuing care in the Activity Assistant, Care Center role. The Activity Assistant plans and participates in one-to-one, small group, and large group activities within a retirement community setting that may involve patients, residents, family members and volunteers. The Activity Assistant facilitates these enriching activities within a skilled nursing care setting, our Rehabilitation & Care Center. Find your sense of belonging at Wesley!

** An active nursing assistant certification is required (CNA license) **

You will provide continuing care through these responsibilities:

• Plan and facilitate activities that enrich the lives of aging adults.
• Establish meaningful yet professional relationships with patients, residents, family members and volunteers.
• Provide one-to-one, individual activities for room-bound residents or residents who choose not to participate in group activities.
• Complete activity assessment with resident and/or family member to personalize activity needs.
• Assist the caregiving team with resident's personal care, as needed.
• Document resident's involvement with activities, as appropriate.
• Order, maintain, and organize event materials and equipment.
• Participate in special events from set-up, through event, to closing and clean-up.
• Assist with seasonal and promotional decorations.
• May ride along or operate a company vehicle to transport activity participants.
• Learn and apply company Federal, State, and Local rules, regulations, and policies.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Our requirements and qualifications for success:

• Washington State nursing assistant (CNA) certification required.
• Mental Health and Dementia certification within 120 days of hire.
• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• A service-oriented approach to work.
• A desire to engage with seniors to help them live their best years.
• Ability to obtain a Washington State Food Worker Card within 14 days of hire.
• Ability to obtain a CPR and First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to understand and communicate in the English language.

Physical, environmental, and mental requirements:

• Ability to give direct patient care, including participating in lifting, transferring, positioning, and assistance of residents with walking or in wheelchairs.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to use a computer keyboard or touch screen to document resident records.
• Apply your physical and muscle strength to lift, push, pull or carry objects.
• Ability to utilize your lower back and abdominal muscles to support part of the body repeatedly and continuously over time without fatiguing.
• Use logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Ability to listen to and comprehend information and ideas provided through conversation, email, and text.
• Driving is an essential function and/or legitimate business purpose of this position; therefore, a valid driver's license is required as a condition of employment

Salary Range: $19.88 to $29.24 per hour