Activities Assistant - Laurelhurst Village ALF at Avamere Skilled Advisors, LLC d/b/a Avamere Living in Portland, Oregon

Job Description:

Activities Assistant

Status: Full-Time

Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday

Apply at: www.teamavamere.com

We are seeking a compassionate and energetic Activities Assistant to join our team. This role is crucial in enhancing the quality of life for our residents by organizing and facilitating engaging activities tailored to their needs and preferences. The ideal candidate is creative, patient, and passionate about creating meaningful experiences for older adults in a skilled nursing environment.

At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
• 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
• EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
• Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
• Generous employee referral bonus program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
• Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

• Set up, implement, and clean up resident group and individual activities
• Coordinate with other departments as necessary and in conjunction with resident care plans
• Ensure that all charted activity progress notes are informative and descriptive of the services provided and indicate the resident's response to the service
• Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, report, etc., and submitting such to the Activity Director as required
• Supervise scheduled resident smoking breaks outdoors to ensure the safety of residents

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Able to self-direct, switch directions, and complete tasks despite frequent interruptions
• Able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Able to sit, stand, and walk frequently throughout the work day
• Possess patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as being willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.
• Must speak, read, and write English fluently
• Must have an active CPR/BLS certification