What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Assistant - Memory Care position at Avamere Communities?
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
Apply at: Arete.Jobs
Responsibilities
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.
Type: Full-time
Shift: Weekend availability needed
Wage: $15-17/hr DOE
Location: Avamere at Englewood Heights; 3710 Kern Rd; Yakima, WA 98902
Apply at: Arete.Jobs
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.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Knowledge and experience interacting with residents of this nature.
- Must be 25 years or older to drive company vehicle.
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.
Salary : $15 - $17