Activities Assistant

Lacon Rehab & Nursing; Lacon (IL); On-site; USD 42,981,000 - 45,847,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Benefits package

Job summary

Lacon Rehab & Nursing in Illinois seeks a full-time Activities Assistant to enrich residents’ lives with engaging recreational and social programs. You will work closely with the Activities Director to create meaningful experiences that promote participation and well-being.

Responsibilities include planning and conducting daily activities, assisting with transportation, setting up areas, and coordinating with nursing staff.

Qualifications

• Experience working with seniors or in healthcare preferred.
• Friendly, outgoing, and dependable.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and conducting daily activities
• Encourage resident participation in group and individual programs
• Help transport residents to and from activities as needed
• Set up and clean up activity areas
• Maintain attendance and participation records
• Support holiday events, celebrations, and special programs
• Work cooperatively with nursing and other departments

Skills

Seniors experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Friendly demeanor

Job description

Lacon Rehab & Nursing is seeking a full-time Activities Assistant to help enrich the lives of residents through engaging recreational and social programs.

The Activities Assistant works closely with the Activities Director to provide meaningful experiences that encourage participation, socialization, and overall resident well-being.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and conducting daily activities
• Encourage resident participation in group and individual programs
• Help transport residents to and from activities as needed
• Set up and clean up activity areas
• Maintain attendance and participation records
• Support holiday events, celebrations, and special programs
• Work cooperatively with nursing and other departments

Qualifications

• Experience working with seniors or in healthcare preferred
• Friendly, outgoing, and dependable
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Compensation & Benefits

• $15-$16 per hour
• Full-time position
• Medical, dental, vision, and additional benefits available

Join our team and help create a positive, engaging environment for our residents every day.