Terrace life enrichment lead | Bellevue, WA

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  • Location: Bellevue, WA

Package Includes: Medical/vision/prescription drug plan Dental plan Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match (eligibility contingent on age requirement) Progressive vacation package starting at 7 days per year 8 paid holidays per year; double pay for holidays worked 1 hour paid sick time for every 40 hours worked Employee Assistance Program Longevity bonuses Employee discount programs Discounted ORCA commuter pass Primary Responsibilities: The Terrace Life Enrichment Lead supports the cognitive enrichment program of the Terrace (secured Memory Care), providing programming

and assistance to the residents.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Create and promote cognitive enrichment, physical fitness and social programming and lead large and small recreation groups Communicate and work with residents and/or family members to establish interests and preferences for activities Working with the Life Enrichment Director assists with planning, developing goals and objectives for specific cognitive care programs Document resident participation and behavioral changes daily Actively participate in care conferences Set up space and equipment for programs and clean up after activities Provide transportation for group outings and care safe toileting and mobility support

for residents who are out of the community Create monthly activities calendars for the Terrace residents Working with the Life Enrichment Director, provide guidance to the Terrace Recreation team as needed Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to use computer and Microsoft Windows programs Valid WA state driver license and driving record that meets Era Living standards and ability to drive a 14 passenger bus Ability to read, write and communicate in English Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form Ability to perform duties in compliance with established Universal Precautions, fire safety, infection control and sanitation procedures, and Era Living policies and procedures Ability to pass DSHS background check, required Education and Experience: Some college courses in recreation, gerontology or equivalent experience, required: Bachelor’s degree in related field of studies, preferred Experience with older adults and/or cognitively challenged individuals, preferred Experience in leading group activities and/or events, required Experience in a leadership role in an activities or events department, preferred Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist designation, preferred Food Handler’s Certificate or able to obtain within 14 days of hire First Aid and CPR certified or able to obtain within 30 days of hire, as required Caregiver Dementia or Caregiver Mental Health certificate or able to obtain within 30 days of hire, required; All new life enrichment hires who did not work in a boarding home setting in 2011 must attend a 70 hour course to earn a long term care aide certificate Able to obtain the required 12 hours of CE needed yearly to be completed by birthdate About Era Living: If you are passionate about improving the quality of life for older adults and exemplify a values based approach to your work, demonstrating integrity, credibility, consistency, strong team orientation, and outstanding communication, we welcome your application!

Era Living was voted “2023 Winner: Best in the Pacific Northwest – Senior Community” by the Seattle Times. JB.0.00. LNFor more details: jobs-search. org/insurance_bellevue-c450386/terrace-life-enrichment-lead-bellevue_i1970238491

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