Activity Assistant | Senior Living

As a service organization, Wesley selects employees who bring our mission to promise. When you become a member of the Wesley team, you contribute to the active lifestyle, high quality of care and other services we provide older adults at our award-winning communities or other residence. Our workforce is as diverse as our services, which include independent living, assisted living, Catered Living, memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, hospice, home care and home health.

Our Total Rewards philosophy is a balanced approach that meets the needs of employees on their career journey whether they are just joining the workforce or nearing retirement. We evaluate our Total Rewards offerings annually to provide benefits employees would find meaningful. In addition to competitive wages and a commitment to pay equity, we offer the following benefits and other compensation:

• Employees, and their families if elected, can participate in medical and vision insurance (full time and ACA eligible), dental (full time) and group life (employee only for full time, excludes part-time and on-call staff).
• We offer a combined paid time off (PTO) policy which incorporates state paid sick leave with company paid time off at an accrual rate of 0.0607 per hour worked, equivalent to 120 hours of PTO at 2,080 hours worked in a year. We also offer 6 Paid Holidays (8 hours for full time and 6 hours for part time per event, excludes on-call staff) and 1 Personal Holiday of Choice per year (excludes on-call staff).
• Retirement planning is encouraged through our 403(b) plan that includes a generous 100% company match on the first 4% of earnings an employee contributes. There is a 5-year vesting schedule on the company match, and minors are ineligible for the company match.
• A food and beverage discount of 50% is available to all employees at any Wesley bistro. Employees are also eligible for On-Demand Pay with Dayforce Wallet. Minors need parental consent to access this benefit.
• To assist employees with challenges outside of the workplace, Wesley offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which is 100% company paid. Additionally, Wesley Community Foundation provides grants to qualifying employees as detailed in the plan summary.
• Lastly, the efforts and contributions of our valued employees are celebrated in our best-in-class recognition and reward platform, Inspire. Points earned for various reasons may be redeemed for a variety of merchandise, gift cards, tickets, travel and other experiences selected by the employee.

This summary is intended to reflect the most reasonable and genuinely expected offering of benefits and other compensation for the posted job. The official website for all Wesley job postings is https://wesleychoice.org/careers/. Wesley is not responsible for content on third-party job boards. Salary ranges, benefits and other compensation are subject to change.

The Activity Assistant plans and participates in one-to-one, small group and large group activities within a retirement community that may involve patients, residents, family members, and volunteers. The Activity Assistant may be assigned to facilitate activities in various care settings such as independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

What you’ll do

• Plan and facilitate activities that enrich the lives of aging adults.
• Establish meaningful yet professional relationships with patients, residents, and family members.
• As needed, drive company vehicle to transport activities participants.
• Coordinate event set-up and take-down.
• Order, maintain, and organize event materials and equipment.
• Learn and apply Company, Federal, State, and local rules, regulations, and policies.

What you’ll need

• A service-oriented approach to work
• A desire to engage with seniors to help them live their best years
• Washington State Food Worker Card within 14 days of hire
• CPR and First Aid certification within 30 days of hire
• Ability to understand and communicate in the English language
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License and active automobile insurance

Salary Range: $16.80 - $24.70 per hour

REQ Code: AZL0930