What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Assistant position at Garden Plaza of Valley View?
Activities Assistant
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 with Garden Plaza of Valley View (independent and assisted living) in Boise.
Our pursuit of excellence begins with a commitment to our staff. We realize how important each associate is to the success of our community. We invite a resident-focused, energetic Activities Assistant to support and encourage our residents.
We want people with a genuine love for seniors!
Fulltime
Ideal Candidate for Activities Assistant:
- Experience with seniors a plus
- 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
Tasks to Serve Residents as Activities Assistant:
- Assist residents with activities
- Encourage participation in activities
- Set up and run wide variety of games / sports type 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
- Company stability: one privately-held owner for 30 years
- Career advancement opportunities
- Garden Plaza offers beautiful campus for pleasant work environment
EOE
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
- Assisted living facility
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to Relocate:
- Boise, ID 83704: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $17