Activities Assistant

Garden Plaza of Valley View; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

Garden Plaza of Valley View in Boise, Idaho is seeking an Activities Assistant to engage residents in meaningful activities in a full-time role. The position emphasizes a resident-focused approach, helping residents stay active physically, socially and cognitively while delivering smiles and encouragement.

Ideal candidates are friendly, energetic, patient, and possess strong communication skills. Prior experience with seniors is a plus; responsibilities include assisting with activities,

Qualifications

• Friendly, approachable personality.
• Energetic, positive and outgoing demeanor.
• Ability to be on your feet and on-the-go most of the day.
• Patient with residents and good communication skills.
• Experience with seniors a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities.
• Encourage participation in activities.
• Set up and run a wide variety of games and activities.

Skills

Friendly personality

Energetic

Positive attitude

Outgoing demeanor

Good communication skills

Job description

Benefits:

• HSA


• 401(k)


• Dental insurance


• Health insurance


• Opportunity for advancement


• Training & development


• Vision insurance

Activities is the \"fun\" department of senior living! Enjoy bringing a smile to a resident's face as you help him/her stay engaged physically, socially, emotionally and cognitively as an ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT at Garden Plaza of Valley View (independent and assisted living) in Boise, Idaho.

We invite a resident-focused, energetic Activities Assistant to support and encourage our residents.

We want people with a genuine love for seniors!

FULLTIME Some weekends and holidays

Ideal Candidate for ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT:

• Friendly, approachable personality


• Fun, energetic, positive, outgoing


• Ability to be on your feet and on-the-go majority of the day


• Patient


• Good communication skills


• Experience with seniors a plus

Tasks to Serve Residents as ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT:

• Assist residents with activities


• Encourage participation in activities


• Set up and run a wide variety of games and activities

Reasons to Choose Senior Living with Us in ACTIVITIES:

• Senior living is a growth industry


• A chance to make a difference in someone's life


• Family-owned business serving Treasure Valley area for 30+ years


• Career advancement opportunities

EOE