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Job Title: Activities Assistant

Location:

Gateway Gardens

178 Commons Drive

Eugene, OR 97401

www.GatewayGardensEugene.com

Schedule: Full-Time

Salary: $16.50 - $22.91 per hour (DOE)

Bonus: $1,000 Sign-On Bonus, if applicable

About Us:

Gateway Adult Residential Care operates multiple 24/7 residential care facilities dedicated to providing compassionate care to adults struggling with mental health issues, including Dementia, Alzheimer's, brain injuries, challenging behaviors, and aging-related needs. Our mission is to create a sanctuary for individuals seeking a supportive environment where care and services are delivered with compassion.

Position Summary:

Are you creative, driven, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? As an Activities Assistant, you will work with the Activity Director to create and manage the logistics for daily, weekly, and monthly events that engage residents in a successful activity program. You will be responsible for planning, facilitating, and evaluating activities that meet the physical, spiritual, intellectual, creative, and emotional needs of our residents. This role is crucial for enhancing the quality of life for our residents and fostering a sense of community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Event Planning and Facilitation:
  • Plan and facilitate meaningful daily, weekly, and monthly events to encourage socialization, relaxation, and recreation.
  • Implement activities that accommodate those with specific needs.
  • Post weekly activity schedules in resident rooms if requested.
  • Assist residents in attending and participating in activities as necessary.
• Logistics and Coordination:
  • Handle logistics to make events possible, such as making phone calls, advertising, managing inventory and budgets, training and motivating volunteers or employees, and coordinating transportation.
  • Ensure that events are well-provisioned, the event staff is trained and prepared, and that events take place on time and within budget.
• Evaluation and Feedback:
  • Observe participants at events to gauge their enjoyment and obtain feedback to improve events and ensure service plans are person-centered for each resident.
  • Keep records regarding event planning, resources, participant interest, and other notable information such as injuries or behavioral incidents.
• Safety and Compliance:
  • Report medical concerns or observations.
  • Inform the supervisor of suspected physical abuse of elders as required by law for all mandatory reporters and work with the supervisor to make a report to Adult Protective Services.
  • Adhere to and enforce all safety procedures.
• Administrative Duties:
  • Clean up and organize activity room/storage.
  • Provide rides in company vehicles for residents as requested.
  • Be thoroughly familiar with the policies and procedures guiding the work of this position.
  • Attend department meetings and participate in training required by accreditation standards, plus performance and quality improvement efforts.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Education or experience with nursing, recreational activities, event planning, or related fields.
• At least one year's experience working with persons with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia.
• Experience working in an adult residential care facility or a facility serving persons with dementia.
• Knowledge of proper assistance with wheelchairs, walkers, canes, gait belts, and participant transfers.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to pass a background check and drug test.
• Obtain and keep current First Aid and Food Handlers Card.
• Maintain the required annual training hours.
• Obtain an Oregon Driver's License within the first 15 days of hire.
• Ability to drive or learn to drive the company's van and bus.
• Demonstrated aptitude for working with caregivers, seniors, disabled individuals, and/or individuals with dementia.
• Show passion and enthusiasm for the mission of Gateway Adult Residential Care and its clients.

Benefits:

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Account
• Gym Membership
• Telehealth services
• Opportunities for professional growth and educational reimbursement

Physical Requirements:

• Environment: Frequently work indoors, occasionally outdoors, with exposure to air conditioning and central heat.
• Movement: Perform tasks involving frequent lifting (up to 50 pounds), standing, walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, crouching, reaching, and twisting.
• Exposure: Frequent exposure to chemicals/cleaning supplies and possible contagious diseases.
• Social Environment: Handle high-volume work, multiple or complicated tasks, and work closely with others in a team setting.
• Specifics: Standing (constantly), sitting (occasionally), driving (occasionally), bending/kneeling (frequently), squatting/crouching (frequently), reaching (frequently), twisting (frequently), speaking (constantly), hearing (constantly), seeing (constantly), reading (constantly), distinguishing color (constantly), grasping (constantly), and wearing gloves (constantly).

Why Join Us:

At Gateway, we value our employees as much as our residents. We offer a supportive and dynamic work environment where you can thrive and make a real impact. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, continuous learning opportunities, and the satisfaction of contributing to a mission-driven organization that genuinely cares.

Gateway Adult Residential Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.