What does the ActivitiesAssistant do?

If you want a highly impactful, fun, difference makingjob…this is for you! In the Activities Assistant role, in short, you would becoordinating, planning and help execute many events to bring joy to ourresidents’ lives to help them thrive.

Why join thePrestige Care Family in the Activities Assistant role and what can we offer you?

• The activities and programming you will helpdevelop and run will bring a sense of security, community and fun to our residents’lives.
• Strong promote from within culture, with the ActivitiesAssistant role as a great starting point in the skilled nursing/assistedliving/memory care space.
• You would get to interact with our wonderfulresidents, working in a home-like setting.
• Work with a high performing care team focused onloving and serving seniors.
• Our 35 year old, family-owned and operatedorganization (with over 80 locations in 8 states) means we aren’t too small,but not too big. You are known here.

In this job, everyday you will…

1. Assist in carrying out the life enrichmentprograms as identified in the monthly calendar and as instructed by the ActivitiesDirector, including making sure copies of the calendar are posted throughoutthe care center and available to each resident, his or her families, andfriends.

2. Provide one-to-one programming for residents whocannot participate in a group setting.

3. Assist in decorating for the holidays with thehelp of residents and the volunteers and helps carryout special events.

4. Coordinates with the Activities Director andother 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 enrichmentactivity in the absence of the Activities Director.

7. Assist with quarterly special events thatinclude residents, families, friends and the community at large.

Education & Experienceyou need to qualify:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• You will need to complete a state certifiedactivities training program or having one or more years of direct programmingexperience with older adults is helpful.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such assafety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and proceduremanuals.
• You will need the ability to speak effectivelybefore groups of residents, staff and volunteers.
• Valid commercial Class B drivers license, andaccess to a private vehicle for business use may be required.

Ways you can advancebeyond the Activities Assistant role:

Once you master this role, you could consider the ActivitiesDirector, 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 ofeducation.

Porthaven Healthcare Center

Information About PorthavenHealth Care CenterPorthaven Health Care Center is a skilled nursingand rehabilitation center that serves the northeast Portland neighborhoods ofBeaumont, Alameda, Hollywood and Irvington. We care for residents andpatients with various levels of acuity and will help you grow your nursingexperience.

Who Is PrestigeCare?Prestige Care is a family of over 75 skilled nursing post-acutecare centers, as well as assisted living and memory care communities in 8Western states. We are an organization of over 5,000 team members who serve thousandsof residents, where we have the privilege of personally touching their livesevery day.
Benefits

Prestige is excited to offer a great medical plan with low monthly premiums for Full Time (32 hr ) Oregon Skilled Nursing Center employees and dependents!

Oregon SNF Union Employees:

• Employee Only: $35/month
• Employee & Spouse: $70/month
• Employee & Family: $105/month

Oregon SNF Non-Union Employees:

• Employee Only: $75/month
• Employee & Spouse: $200/month
• Employee & Family: $300/month

Our comprehensive benefit package includes:

• A choice of health plans – Kaiser Permanente or Regence BlueCross BlueShield
• Coverage begins the first of the month after start date
• Preventative care covered at 100% /Generic Rx covered at 100%/Office Visit Co-pay $20
• Vision - VSP/Dental - Delta
• Employer paid Life and AD&D
• 401k w/company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off Program/Paid holidays
• Annual wage increases
• Scholarship/Tuition reimbursement

* Nursing Assistant students not employed by Prestige Care Full Time outside of their class will not be benefit eligible as they are not considered employees