Recreation Assistant - Aljoya Thornton Place

$21.00 - $23.50 per hour | Free Meals! 
Era Living is seeking a part-time Recreation Assistant to become the newest member of our Life Enrichment team located in our Aljoya Thornton Place Community, Seattle, WA. Available shifts will be scheduled Wednesday - Saturday, 08:30am - 05:00pm. 

Competitive Compensation/Benefits Package Includes:

• 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match (eligibility contingent on age requirement)
• 1 hour vacation for every 37.15 hours paid to start
• Double pay for holidays worked
• 1 hour paid sick time for every 40 hours worked
• Employee Assistance Program
• Longevity bonuses
• Employee discount programs
• Pre-tax election commuter benefits 
• Discounted ORCA commuter pass 

Primary Responsibilities:
This role provides resident transportation in vehicles requiring a Commercial Driver License (CDL), leads community recreation program activities, and assists with the social programming and planning as a part of our Life Enrichment team.

• Provide transportation in vehicles requiring CDL for recreation trips for residents. Assist residents in and out of the bus or vehicle as required. Assist in maintaining vehicle checklists for community vehicles
• Organize shopping trip schedules, develop and maintain a list of scenic drives and destinations including directions and information about each drive/destination
• Lead resident recreation group activities including cognitive enrichment activities, physical fitness activities and classes, and off-site outings
• Organize shopping trip schedules, develop and maintain a list of scenic drives and destinations including directions and information about each drive/destination
• Coordinate with the Life Enrichment Director to schedule entertainers, lecturers, and/or, any outside event provider and ensure event/lecture is well advertised and carried out

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver License and driving record compliant with Era Living Qualified and Authorized Drivers policy
• Experience leading group activities and fitness programs, required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience using computers: word processing, Publisher and Excel
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English
• Ability to pass DSHS background check, required

Education and Experience: 

• High school graduation or GED equivalent
• Valid Commercial Driver License or able to obtain within 30 days of hire; must be 25 years’ old;
• Required:
  o First Aid and CPR certified or able to obtain within 30 days of hire
  o Food Handler’s Certificate or able to obtain within 14 days of hire
  o Washington State Alcohol Permit or able to obtain within 30 days of hire
• Possess or able to obtain as soon as possible upon hire:
  o Complete Caregiver Dementia and Caregiver Mental Health training within 120 days of hire
  o Must complete 70 hour course to earn a long term care aide certificate within 120 days of hire
  ** Not required if worked in boarding home setting in 2011
• Complete 12 hours of Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) yearly (completed by birthdate)

About Era Living:

If you are passionate about improving the quality of life for older adults and exemplify a values based approach to your work, demonstrating integrity, credibility, consistency, strong team orientation, and outstanding communication, we welcome your application!

Era Living was voted “2023 Winner: Best in the Pacific Northwest – Senior Community” by the Seattle Times.