Activity Assistant

Department: Activities
Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday
Pay: $22.00 - $23.00; merit-based increases
Reports To: Activity Director / 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)

About the Role

Weatherly Inn is seeking a compassionate and energetic Activity Assistant to help coordinate and lead engaging activities that enrich the daily lives of our residents. This role supports resident well-being by encouraging participation fostering social connection and creating meaningful experiences in a safe and supportive environment. You must also be able to drive residents to and from doctors appointments and some scheduled activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with leading scheduled resident activities

• Encourage resident participation while respecting individual preferences and abilities

• Support activities in Memory Care as appropriate

• Communicate effectively with residents families and team members

• Monitor resident behavior and report changes to nursing staff

• Maintain a clean safe and organized activity environment

• Drive residents to and from doctors appointments

• Follow all policies procedures and safety guidelines

• Report safety concerns incidents or suspected abuse immediately

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required

• 1 year of experience in activities senior care or a related field

• Activity-related education preferred

• Required certifications (upon hire or within designated timeframe):

  • Food Handler permit (within 14 days)

  • CPR & First Aid (within 30 days)

  • Dementia & Mental Health Training (within 90 days)

  • Fundamentals of Caregiving

• Valid Washington State Drivers License with a clean driving record

Skills & Abilities

• Strong communication organization and multitasking skills
• Comfortable assisting residents with mobility and daily engagement
• Creativity in arts crafts music or group activities preferred
• Ability to stand walk bend lift and assist residents throughout the shift

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.