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<strong>Overview<br><br></strong><strong>Activities Assistant<br><br></strong><strong>JOIN AN OUTSTANDING TEAM!<br><br></strong>What’s your wish list for the perfect job? Maybe it’s to make a <strong>positive impact in the world</strong>, or to <strong>grow your career</strong>. Maybe <strong>working with a great team</strong> is top priority, or to feel respected and valued.<br><br>If your answer is “all of the above,” consider becoming an Activities Assistant at Marquis Companies. It’s an opportunity for compassionate people to make a difference in a highly supportive and rewarding environment.<br><br>Simply put, as the <strong>Activities Assistant </strong>you will be responsible for working side-by-side with our Activities Director to plan and execute on-going programming of Activities in our Skilled Nursing Facility. You may also conduct one-on-one activities with our residents that need more individualized attention. Documentation of activities and all participation is included in this position. This facility is currently using an electronic medical records system.<br><br>Marquis operates 26 senior care facilities in Oregon, Nevada, California, and provides rehab and pharmacy services across the nation. You’ll be joining a family of more than 4,000 employees, and one purpose unites us all—to be champions of every journey.<br><br><strong>In addition to a wide variety of career opportunities, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that can include:<br><br></strong><ul><li>Competitive Wages</li><li>Paid Vacation and Sick Time</li><li>Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance</li><li>Life insurance, short term disability, AD&D coverage</li><li>Flex Spending for Medical & Dependent Care</li><li>401(k) Plan with Employer Match</li><li>Continual growth opportunities & up to $25,000 towards ongoing education</li><li>Uniforms provided upon hire & on employment anniversary</li><li>Employee Referral Bonus</li><li>Employee Assistance Program</li><li>Employee cell phone discount</li><li>Vital Life Foundation contribution for non-profit Volunteer hours<br><br></li></ul><strong>Qualifications<br><br></strong><ul><li>Experience working in Activities / Recreational Therapy in a healthcare setting</li><li>Experience should include working with the elderly population; along with strong interpersonal, communication, and computer skills.</li><li>Bachelor’s degree preferred.<br><br></li></ul><strong>EEO Statement<br><br></strong><strong>“Be here. Be you.”<br><br></strong>For more than 30 years, Marquis Companies and Consonus Healthcare have been serving seniors and welcoming staff of all backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. The Marquis family of companies offer a rich heritage of embracing differences and honoring individuality. We’ve continued to grow in our appreciation of diversity in the workplace. We know it builds strength, drives innovation, and brings valuable new perspectives and energy.<br><br>We’re committed to making our workforce an even greater reflection of the people and communities we serve, and we are honored our employees have chosen to work at Marquis and Consonus. Everything we do as a company is driven by our mission to help those we serve, and each other, live the best rest of our lives.<br><br>That means you being you - without apology or compromise. We value your every uniqueness and continue to curate, nurture, and sustain an inclusive culture. It’s the foundation of who we are and the evolution of our collective future.

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