Part Time Activities Assistant

Barber Station Assisted Living and Memory Care • Boise, ID

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About The Position

The Activities Assistant works with the Activities Director to create a varied daily and monthly activities calendar suited to all care levels. The role helps plan and lead activities that reflect residents’ interests and encourage individuality, participation, and leadership. It also includes designated administrative tasks and, when applicable, transporting residents to functions in company vehicles.

Requirements

• Energetic, personable, enthusiastic, creative, and imaginative.
• Able to communicate intentions and directions to residents and staff and listen empathetically.
• Effective oral and written language skills.
• Knowledge of the physical and emotional aspects of aging.
• Ability to motivate and positively influence residents.

Responsibilities

• Participate in creating, planning, and implementing activities that meet residents’ interests.
• Contribute to the daily and monthly activities calendar for all care levels.
• Lead activities and conduct programs in a timely manner.
• Encourage resident participation and identify ways to motivate residents to join or take an active role in activities and events.
• Help residents engage in community projects in the surrounding community.
• Complete designated administrative tasks, such as posting calendars, updating resident sign-up sheets, and ordering supplies.
• Support residents who lead activities and encourage their sense of pride.
• When applicable, transport residents to functions using company vehicles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed