Activities Assistant -Part-Time - Martha & Mary in Poulsbo, Washington at Martha & Mary Health Services

Martha and Mary Health Services is seeking a dependable, enthusiastic, and professional Activities Assistant to join our team on our Bay unit. We offer competitive pay and a supportive environment, where we become friends and family. Martha & Mary provides quality care and services to those in need of long-term care and short-term care. Come be a part of one of Kitsap County's largest not-for profit employers and embrace the opportunity to make a positive difference in someone's life every day!

General Description

The Activities Assistant will assist and implement activities/programs which meet the needs and interests for the physical, mental and psycho-social well-being of the residents; (i.e., Horticulture classes, group exercises, intergenerational programming, crafts, woodworking, etc.).

Starting wage is $17.50/hr. and up to $19.89/hr. depending on relatable experience as determined by hiring manager and HR.

Some fun things you’ll do:

• Assist in and implement activities/programs for residents.
• May assist with resident outings.
• May coordinate and instruct participation of volunteers with residents.
• May be required to care for facility pets; i.e., dogs, cats, fish and birds.
• Assist in maintenance of recreation equipment and supplies.
• May assist transporting residents in wheelchairs to and from activities.
• May also assist residents to eat in dining rooms, as regulations allow.
• May make simple progress notes regarding 1:1 visits and chart participation via unit flow records
• Maintain resident safety at all times.

We are looking for someone who is able to:

• Understand and support of Martha & Mary’s mission, vision and values.
• Understand and able to deal with confidential information with discretion.
• Have reliable attendance for scheduled hours and the willingness to be flexible in covering additional hours, including weekends, holidays, and other times.
• Maintain perspective and a sense of humor, responds positively to rapidly changing demands.
• Handles people and situations with understanding, diplomacy and tact.
• Sets priorities and handles multiple tasks to deadline.
• Works cooperatively in a team environment.
• Effectively utilize problem solving skills and ability to handle unexpected/unpredictable circumstances.
• Demonstrate initiative.
• Work in situations involving frequent changes of tasks using different techniques, procedures or degrees of attentiveness without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Possess a genuine interest in caring for the elderly and long-term care of residents.
• Efficiently and effectively utilize documentation skills and ability to use medical devises as indicated in a safe manner for resident.

Required Qualifications:

Education: High School diploma or GED.

Experience: Demonstrated passion for serving elders

About our organization

• Martha and Mary has been caring for children, seniors and families in Greater Kitsap for over 130 years. Offering exceptional care that feels like family, we provide a wide continuum of care services for life's transitions, including skilled nursing, rehab, care management and long term care, plus affordable senior housing options and outstanding early learning programs for children. As a non-profit, faith-based organization, we are keenly dedicated to delivering high quality, compassionate care requiring highly capable employees with warm hearts. Whether you are just beginning your career or looking to enhance your skill set, by joining our mission of caring you can expect to make a real difference in the lives of those we serve.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory background and reference checks.

Martha & Mary is an Equal Opportunity Employer.