Activities Assistant (Beaverton, OR)

Maryville is a Catholic non-profit skilled nursing facility located in Beaverton on the campus of the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon. It is a highly rated facility that offers a patient-centered atmosphere founded and focused on the Sisters’ life-affirming values. We are looking for a full-time  or part-time highly skilled, organized, and professional Activities Assistant, including weekends availability.

To meet the Maryville family, watch: https://youtu.be/WQQnybZFpkU
 

As a Maryville employee, you will receive benefits including:
 

• Medical/vision and dental insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Life insurance and AD&D coverage
• Flexible Spending Account for medical & dependent care
• 403(b) Plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program

Essential Functions:

Assists in carrying out activity programs as identified in the monthly calendar and as instructed by the activities director, including:

• Carries out group activities with the support and direction of the activities director
• Provides one-to-one programming for residents who cannot participate in a group setting
• Coordinates with the activities director and other staff as necessary to bring residents to and from activities and events
• Make sure copies of the calendar are posted throughout the facility and available to each resident, his or her families, and friends
• Assists in decorating for the holidays with the help of residents and the volunteers and helps carry out special events
• Assists with maintaining activity equipment and supplies, and organizes the activities storage areas in an orderly and clean manner
• Assists in carrying out activity programs in the absence of the Activities Director
• Assists with quarterly special events that include residents, families, friends and the community at large
• Performs other related duties as assigned

 
Qualifications:
 

• Experience working in the long-term care setting
• Experience working with individuals living with physical or cognitive disabilities, including individuals with Dementia
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to establish strong rapport with Maryville residents and their families and friends
• Must be an individual with abundance of patience
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of residents, staff and volunteers
• A proven track record of reliable attendance and attention to detail

Requirements:
 

• High School diploma or equivalent. 
• The ability to read and write in English including the ability to read and interpret documents such as care plans, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• The ability to lift, push, or pull up to 45 pounds on an infrequent basis, as well as walk, stand, or sit for extended periods of time.
• The ability to stand and walk for several hours at a time, and the ability to pass the background check required of all campus employees

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This is a non-management position
This is a full time position