Residential Living Assistant jobs in Seattle, WA

$23.00 - $26.00 per hour | $500 New Hire Bonus | Meaningful Work with the Elderly | Great Benefits

Era Living is seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant to support our assisted living care team in at Ida Culver House Broadview, a beautiful retirement community with about 50 assisted living residents in North Seattle, WA. 

Ida Culver House Broadview is close to several bus lines and has free street parking available nearby.

Competitive Compensation/Benefits 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
Pre-tax election commuter benefits 

Primary Responsibilities:            

The Administrative Assistant supports the team by acting as the first point of contact for residents, family members, medical providers and outside agencies. This role will create and maintain department documents, forms and spreadsheets, manage the caregiver schedule, and provide administrative support to the Community Health Director, Personal Services Manager and department staff. The Administrative Assistant will also assist with care, including taking vital signs as needed. Able to work Monday-Friday.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include the following:

• Greets visitors, answers phones, and takes messages or communicates with caregivers via radio for immediate resident needs
• Creates and maintains departmental documents, forms and spreadsheets, including but not limited to: resident list, DSHS roster, meal attendance, assessment due dates, mandatory trainings, flow sheets, staff phone list, etc.
• Provides administrative and clerical support to the Personal Services Manager and Community Health Director
• Maintains assisted living resident records and charts
• Processes department invoices

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of older adults and their families
• Strong organization skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Knowledge and proficiency with MS Office applications
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English
• Ability to pass DSHS background check, required

Education and Experience: 

• A High School diploma or GED certificate, preferred
• Certified Nursing Assistant or Home Care Aide Certification required; Registered Nursing Assistant Certification acceptable with proof of graduation from Era Living approved school, a copy of NAR license, and on condition that CNA license is earned within 120 days of hire

About Era Living:

At Era Living and our eight retirement communities, our mission is to honor older adults by enhancing the quality of their lives. We are a diverse team of people from varied backgrounds, united by a passion for this mission. Every person in every job has the opportunity to make a positive impact on our residents’ lives. Visit eraliving.com to learn more.

Era Living was voted “2023 Winner: Best in the Pacific Northwest – Senior Community” by the Seattle Times.