Activity Aide

Continental Nursing & Rehabilitation Center; Chicago (IL); In loco; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

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Continental Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a full-time Activity Aide to support the Activity Director in carrying out planned activity programs for residents. You will transport residents to activities, maintain records, and perform clerical tasks in accordance with regulations and policies.

The role emphasizes engaging residents in arts, crafts, outdoor activities, sports, music or drama, with a requirement to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Competenze

• High school diploma required.
• Valid driver's license with F-Endorsement.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends or holidays.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Mansioni

• Assist in providing engaging recreational activities for residents.
• Prepare equipment and ensure safety during activities.
• Lead participants in group activities such as exercise or art projects.
• Maintain proper records of equipment and its use.
• Assist in planning programs for socialization, relaxation and exercise.

Conoscenze

Interpersonal skills

Motivated and energetic

Team player

Flexible scheduling

Formazione

High school diploma

Driver's license with F-Endorsement

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NOW HIRING A FULL TIME ACTIVITY AIDE TO JOIN OUR TEAM!!

Continental is a long term care facility specializing in physical and occupation therapy for rehabiliation from orthopedic, neurological and muscular disorders and post-operative conditions.

The Activity Aide assists the Activity Director in carrying out a planned activity programs for residents. Maintains records, transports residents to and from activities. Performs varied clerical and department maintenance functions. The person holding this position is delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with current existing federal and state regulations and established company policies and procedures.

*CNA preferred but not required

Job Responsibilities

• Aides assists with providing engaging and enjoyable recreational activities to our residents which may also include assistance with patients or participants use of equipment and supplies. Activities may include arts and crafts, outdoor activities, sports, music or drama.
• Prepares equipment and ensures the safety of patients or participants in the activity.
• Assist in leading the participants in group activities, such as an exercise class or art project.
• Proper record keeping of equipment and its use.
• Assist in planning programs for residents, which can help to provide socialization, relaxation and exercise.

Education/Experience:

• Must possess a high school diploma
• Must possess a valid driver's license with F-Endorsement
• Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Must be able to work independently and as a member of a team
• Must present a positive image of the facility

Additional Skills

Activity aides should be energetic and personable to work with residents or participants. The aide should have the ability to motivate others to participate in activities. The worker should also be sensitive to the needs of each individual patient or participant