Activity Aide

Nexus Health Management; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS healthcare coverage

401K

Next-day pay available

Employee rewards program

Growth from within

PTO package and paid holidays

Team-oriented work environment

Job summary

Nexus Health Management is seeking an Activity Aide to assist in planning and implementing individual and group activities for residents in a care setting.

You will provide engaging activities for residents, including those with special needs, and encourage wide participation while collaborating with the care team. High school diploma required and CPR/First Aid certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 21+ years of age (union requirement).
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Prior experience with elderly patients preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing individual and group activities.
• Provide activities for residents including those with special needs.
• Encourage participation and involvement of all residents.
• Prepare for and participate in resident care conferences.
• Prepare sites and materials for activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

CPR & First Aid certified

Experience with elderly patients

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Join us at the Nexus of care and compassion.

• 401K


• Next-day pay available


• Employee rewards program


• Growth from within


• PTO package and paid holidays


• Team-oriented work environment

Description

Join us at the Nexus of care and compassion.

Activity Aide Benefits

• BCBS healthcare coverage


• 401K


• Next-day pay available


• Employee rewards program


• Growth from within


• PTO package and paid holidays


• Team-oriented work environment

Activity Aide Responsibilities

• As an activity assistant, you will assist in the planning and implementation of individual and group activities.


• You will provide activities for those with special needs (i.e., depressed, terminally ill, bedridden).


• You will encourage the participation and involvement of all residents.


• You will prepare for and participate in resident care conferences.


• You will prepare sites and materials for activities.

Requirements

Activity Aide Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• At least 21 years of age (union requirement)


• CPR and First Aid certified or willingness to become certified.


• Prior experience with elderly patients preferred.


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

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