Activity Aide

East Troy Manor; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

East Troy Manor seeks a compassionate and attentive Activity Aide to join our team and enrich residents’ lives through one-on-one and group activities. We value empathy, patience, reliability and the ability to engage residents with warmth and respect.

The role is part-time, with every other weekend and rotating holidays. The successful candidate will contribute to a warm, engaging environment where confidentiality and team collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy and a positive attitude.
• Ability to engage residents with compassion and companionship.
• Willingness to work different shifts.
• Must be reliable, respectful and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Engage in conversations with residents, listening attentively and responding with empathy.
• Provide emotional support and companionship, helping to reduce loneliness and isolation.
• Observe and report changes in residents' mood or behavior to staff.
• Foster a positive and uplifting environment through interactions with residents and staff.

Skills

Compassionate

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Companionship

Patience

Empathy

Positive attitude

Reliability

Respectful

Confidentiality

Helping others

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

At East Troy Manor, we are seeking to hire a compassionate and attentive Activity Aide to join our team and enrich the lives of our residents through one-on-one and group engaging interaction and supportive presence. At East Troy Manor we are committed to creating a warm and engaging environment for our residents. We believe that one-on-one conversation, group activities, socialization and companionship are essential components of holistic care.

We Are Looking for Part-Time (Every Other weekend and rotating Holidays)

Qualifications

• Passionate about helping others
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a genuine interest in providing companionship
• Ability to engage residents with patience, empathy, and a positive attitude
• Reliable, respectful and capable of maintaining confidentiality
• A desire to help others
• Work different shifts

Responsibilities

• Engage in conversations with residents, listening attentively and responding with empathy
• Provide emotional support and companionship, helping to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation
• Observe and report any changes in resident's mood or behavior to the appropriate staff members.
• Foster a positive and uplifting environment through your interactions with residents and staff.

East Troy Manor is a 50-bed skilled nursing facility offering short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. We have a reputation for providing quality care to seniors in East Troy, Walworth County and the surrounding communities.

Our core values are based on five pillars: Do the right thing, Foster positive relationships, Be committed, Be innovative, and Coach, guide and lead. We are looking for positive, collaborative team members who show leadership, are respectful, and overflow with integrity, care, and hard work.