Activity Assistant / Driver in West Seattle, Washington at Quail Park

Quail Park of West Seattle is a vibrant senior living community located in West Seattle, WA.

Part Time

Are you an outgoing person with experience in the Senior Living industry? Come work for Living Care as a Life Engagement Assistant | Driver. As our Life Engagement Assistant, you will be instrumental in caring for our residents’ “whole person”: ensuring their social, emotional, mental, and spiritual needs are considered. Our Life Engagement team plans a variety of events and activities to keep our residents stimulated and engaged, and as a member of this team you would plan, assist with, and coordinate these social events and activities. You will also help the whole Living Care team monitor and support residents by keeping up-to-date social history profiles and modeling behavior management strategies.

In addition to facilitating activities, this position also requires driving a 12-person passenger van to local outings. Please be available two days a week.

Activity Assistant | Part Time
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Activity Assistant

• 1 years’ experience working in senior living environment, and/or social activity leadership
• CNA, or previous experience working with the elderly in a residential or long-term care setting preferred
• Must meet all health-related requirements pertaining to state licensure
• Must maintain current CPR/First Aid credentials
• Must maintain current Food Handlers credentials
• Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License within specified timeframe after hire – (If Driving and if required based on vehicle occupancy and State regulations)
• Previous experience working with seniors in a senior living environment preferred
• Proficiency in basic computer skills, including Word and Excel preferred
• Ability to read, comprehend, write, and speak English to communicate effectively with residents, families, guests and other team members
• Subject to pre-employment screening including physical and TB testing and criminal clearance

Activity Assistant | CNA | Part Time

• Assists in the implementation of scheduled resident activities.
• Assists, plans, coordinates and participates in a variety of social events, outings, and on-site activities, to address resident social, emotional, mental, and spiritual needs, and to ensure a positive and stimulating living environment
• Acts as a role model to community team members for communication and behavior management strategies, and in engaging residents in meaningful activity and social interaction
• Ensures that all resident activities, outings and events occur according to schedule.
• Assists in recruiting, training, and scheduling an adequate number of volunteers to support the community activity program
• Supports the team in ensuring that all resident care and activity is provided in a safe and effective manner, while consistently maintaining resident dignity, choice, and respect