Be part of a renowned team at Silverado, a Fortune Magazine Best Workplace in Aging Services™, where exceptional care meets exceptional careers! For 27 years, Silverado associates have wholeheartedly delivered unmatched care and enriched the lives of those we’ve been privileged to serve.

At Silverado, we prioritize not only our residents but also our valued associates. As a certified Great Place to Work, we provide competitive compensation and exceptional benefits to our full-time team members.

We are currently seeking a Resident Engagement (Activities) Assistant who is passionate about making a difference for our Bellingham Community!

Position Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Shift Schedule(s): AM Shift

Why choose Silverado Bellingham?

• We're ranked 6th nationwide by Fortune Magazine in their Best Workplaces in Aging Services list, marking our 3rd consecutive year in the top 10!
• Certified as a Great Place to Work® for six consecutive years
• We value internal mobility; Silverado provides growth opportunities for just about any position on our teams
• We offer education assistance programs to support school reimbursements and provide paid training

The non-negotiables:

• High school diploma, GED or educational equivalent required
• Must clear a criminal background check, a physical and drug screening
• Must have a valid driver license, a good driving record, and current auto insurance
• Must be comfortable working in an environment with pets and assisting in the care of community pets, including, but not limited to, dogs, cats, and birds
• Willing to demonstrate passion and ability to work with people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related disease
• Previous experience working with older adults and/or persons with memory-impairing diseases is desirable

What you'll be doing:

• Assists the Director of Resident Engagement with planning and implementation of resident activity programs daily
• Organizing & leading daily memory enrichment activities with a small group of residents
• Enthusiastically encouraging resident participation in activities and recreational programs and celebrating their achievements
• Preparing background materials and conducting relevant research for activities and recreational programs
• Assist with music and occupational therapy for residents

We are looking for someone who:

• Loves people
• Has compassion and patience
• A quick learner who is dedicated to professional growth
• Is ethical, honest, dependable, and open-minded
• Is an effective communicator in both verbal and written English

PROTECTING YOU, PROTECTING OTHERS: We believe our residents, patients and associates deserve to thrive in an environment protected from COVID-19. At Silverado, vaccines are offered and required for all associates.
To maintain our world class standard, all offers of employment with Silverado are contingent upon a satisfactory background check as well as drug screening, a physical and TB testing (if required for the position). Silverado also uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization with both the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security.

EOE/M/F/D/V