Riverview Retirement Community opened its doors in 1959 and has a rich history of satisfied clients and staff. We pride ourselves on our culture where we elevate and celebrate the lives of our residents. We seek great hearts who care and want to do work that changes lives. We believe the most satisfying life is that of servant-leadership. Our caring staff, board and volunteers are dedicated to serving the spiritual, physical, and social needs of our residents. Even though we were founded by local area Lutheran churches, we celebrate and respect all faiths. We strive to be leaders in Senior Living Communities through our faith-based culture of caring, quality, safety, and service. Come see our amazing campus and meet the people here, we'd love for you to join our team!

Riverview is looking for an Activities Assistant who is outgoing, creative, compassionate, and willing to listen, plan, and think outside the box to make living and working in our community FUN! Our Activities Team works directly with our residents and other departments to fulfill our mission to provide health care, housing, and services in a Christ-centered environment. Our goal is to be dedicated to serving the spiritual, physical, and social needs of our residents, as well as our staff, to ensure a happier and healthier life.

The Activities Assistant position is responsible for:

• Assisting in the planning, organizing, and leading monthly events and activities for both individual and group activities.
• This position supports all residents: independent, assisted living, and memory care and implements activities that accommodate those with special physical or cognitive needs.
• Working as part of a professional medical team to provide the highest degree of quality resident care while adhering to and enforcing all safety procedures.
• Encouraging resident participation in appropriate activity programs which have been selected according to the assessment of interest, need, and potential.
• Leading the logistics of events from start to finish (i.e. making phone calls, coordinating advertising, managing inventory and budgets, and coordinating transportation).
• Driving and operating vans and buses to/from events.
• Assisting with purchasing, maintaining, and storing of activity equipment and supplies.
• Relating professionally with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, consultants, and the general public.

Schedule: Friday-Monday (Part-time)

Required qualifications for this position include:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Excellent resource management, computer, record keeping, interpersonal, decision making, and verbal and written communication skills.
• First Aid/CPR certification within the first thirty (30) days of employment (class provided at Riverview)
• Washington State food handler’s card or obtain within the first thirty (30) days of employment.
• Valid, unrestricted driver's license.

Preferred qualifications for this position include:

• Activities experience.
• Experience in geriatrics, mental health, developmental disabilities, and behavior management.
• Experience in working with diverse and vulnerable populations.
• Knowledge of local and regional community resources.
• Strong computer and clerical skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel). Recommended experience with Point Click Care (PCC), Illustratus Calendar Event Planner, and/or Activity Connection.

Riverview Retirement Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.