Activity Assistant Memory Care

Department: Memory Care
Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday; 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour Depending on Qualifications (DOQ)
Reports To: Memory Care Activity Director Memory Care Nurse Manager Administrator

AboutWeatherly Inn

Weatherly Inn is a family-owned senior living community known for excellence in memory care and resident-centered support. We work closely with families to provide compassionate high-quality care in a warm professional environment.

Benefits (Full-Time 30 hours/week)

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid time off (PTO)

Position Overview

The Activity Assistant supports Memory Care residents by facilitating engaging programs and providing compassionate assistance. This role combines creativity caregiving and collaboration to enhance residents daily experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and assist residents with scheduled activities arts crafts and music programs

• Encourage participation while respecting individual preferences

• Coordinate activities with Assisted Living and Memory Care staff

• Observe residents and report changes in behavior or safety concerns to nursing

• Maintain a clean safe and organized activity environment

• Respond promptly to emergencies or suspected abuse and notify supervisor

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Activity-related education preferred

• 1 year experience in caregiving or activity programming

• CPR & First Aid Dementia & Mental Health training and Food Handlers Permit (or ability to obtain)

• Valid Washington State Drivers License with clean driving record

• Strong communication organization multitasking and creativity skills

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 50 lbs and assist residents as needed

• Stand walk bend squat and perform repetitive arm/hand movements during shifts

We maintain a strong policy of Equal Employment Opportunity for all associates. We hire train promote and compensate associates based on personal and professional competence and potential for advancement without regard for race color religion sex national origin age marital status disability or citizenship as well as other classifications protected by applicable federal state or local laws.