Salary

$20 an hour

Job Type

Full-time

Job Title: Activities Assistant

Reports To: Program Manager

Union Affiliation: This position is represented by SEIU 775

Pay Rate: $20/hr.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Adult Day Health is a community health program that may be different than your last social service role. You will have the opportunity to run engaging and therapeutic group activities, with the support of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to working together to support our clients in meeting their health goals. You will have autonomy in your work. We want your expert care to better serve our clients. Unlike other health care settings our clients are under our care for years, and you will have the opportunity to form long-term professional relationships.

Benefits

• 27 days of Paid Time Off, rising to 31 days of PTO after one year and 37 days of PTO after seven years.
• 403(b) and/or ROTH 403(b) with 3% employer retirement contributions after 1st-year employment.
• Medical and Dental
• Flexible Spending Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Mart Discounts Program

About Adult Day Health

Adult Day Health provides skilled nursing therapy, rehabilitative therapies along with transportation, meals, personal care, and social services to adults with chronic health conditions. All our programs are focused on supporting the independence of older adults and people with chronic illnesses and disabilities who wish to continue living in their community.

Adult Day Health is in person 5 days a week Monday-Friday. Staff are required to be in the office during program hours, and we plan to continue to offer flexible work arrangements to the extent that we are able.

Who We Are

Full Life Care is a 501-c3 not-for-profit organization, founded in the 1970s that provides adult day health, home care, housing stabilization services, and care coordination in the greater Seattle area. Full Life Care is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for frail elders and people with chronic or terminal illnesses and disabilities.

We respect the dignity of our participants and provide for them with care and compassion. We are committed, through our program of health and social services, to the independence and well-being of all participants and to providing respite for caregivers. Full Life Care is working toward a future where adults with serious illnesses or disabilities can be supported in the community rather than living in isolation or needing to resort to institutional care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS of the job:

• Determine clients’ situation and needs by establishing rapport with clients; collaborating with client, caregiver and team members to establish service goals and plans;
• Addresses client personal care needs by assisting clients in restroom, with ambulation, meals and hygiene as needed;
• Maintains continuity of care by communicating changes in client condition to team members;
• Maintains a safe and healthy environment by adhering to infection control protocols; addressing potential safety and health hazards; following emergency policy and procedures; and fulfilling education and certification requirements;
• Promotes client independence, education and recreation by developing and facilitating activities according to clients’ abilities and interests; encouraging interaction and participation;
• Develops a safe, therapeutic group environment by establishing and keeping group rules; monitoring and encouraging appropriate participation; intervening as necessary;
• Establishes a compassionate and respectful environment by practicing good communication skills; keeping client information confidential; conducting self in professional manner;
• Light administrative work; coordinating transportation;

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS of the job:

• Maintains personal care supplies inventory by checking stock level; anticipating needs; informing appropriate team member when supplies need to be ordered;
• Complete projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor;

Educational Requirements Needed to Perform the Duties of the Job:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent;
• One or more years of experience working in a health or social services setting preferred;
• Must complete the HIV/AIDS information course;
• Employees are required to receive an annual influenza vaccine unless granted a medical or religious exemption.
• Employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless granted a medical or religious exemption.

Physical Requirements Needed to Perform the Duties of the Job:

• Must be able to lift 25 lbs. and support clients’ mobility.

Full Life Care is an equal opportunity employer (EEOC).

Full Life Care is proud to step up our safety by requiring the Covid-19 vaccination of all of our team members. We are managed by a dedicated group of people committed to the vision of Transforming the Perception of Age, and enhancing the lives of older adults. We respect the dignity of our participants and provide for them with care and compassion. We are committed, through our program of health and social services, to the independence and well-being of all participants and to providing respite for caregivers. Full Life Care is working toward a future where adults with serious illnesses or disabilities can be supported in the community rather than living in isolation or needing to resort to institutional care. To learn more about Full Life Care please visit our website at www.FullLifeCare.org.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person