Activity Aide

Legacy Healthcare LLC; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Supportive team

Resident-family engagement

Job summary

Legacy Healthcare LLC in Glenview Terrace is seeking a dedicated Activity Aide for part-time weekend work. The role focuses on planning and leading engaging activities to enhance residents' quality of life, while fostering a welcoming atmosphere and thoughtful supervision.

Ideal candidates enjoy working with older adults, demonstrate patience and compassion, and can tailor activities to individual interests and abilities. CPR/First Aid certification may be required by the facility.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with seniors or in healthcare is preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification may be required by the facility.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and leading daily activities for residents.
• Organize games, arts and crafts, music, exercise, and social events.
• Encourage participation while respecting individual abilities.
• Provide one-on-one activities for residents who prefer not to participate in groups.
• Assist residents with getting to and from activities safely.
• Set up, clean up, and maintain activity areas and supplies.
• Coordinate special events and community outings.
• Interact with residents in a friendly, respectful manner.
• Record attendance and participation data.
• Follow facility policies and infection-control guidelines.
• Collaborate with nursing, dietary, therapy, and social services.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location: Glenview Terrace

Job Type: Part-Time

Schedule: Saturdays & Sundays: 8:30am-5pm.

Pay: $19-$20.50

Position Summary

We are seeking a caring, energetic, and dependable Activity Aide to join our nursing home team. The Activity Aide helps create a welcoming and engaging environment for our residents by planning and assisting with recreational, social, and therapeutic activities that promote quality of life and overall well-being.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with older adults, is patient and compassionate, and can encourage residents to participate while respecting their individual interests, abilities, and preferences.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and leading daily activities for residents.
• Organize games, arts and crafts, music, exercise, entertainment, social events, and other recreational programs.
• Encourage residents to participate in activities while respecting their individual choices and abilities.
• Provide one-on-one activities for residents who are unable or prefer not to participate in group programs.
• Assist residents with safely getting to and from activities as needed.
• Set up, clean up, and maintain activity areas and supplies.
• Help coordinate special events, holiday programs, birthday celebrations, and community outings.
• Interact with residents in a friendly, respectful, and compassionate manner.
• Observe residents' participation and preferences and communicate relevant information to the Activity Director or nursing staff.
• Maintain accurate activity attendance and participation records.
• Follow all facility policies, safety procedures, and infection-control guidelines.
• Work cooperatively with nursing, dietary, therapy, social services, and other departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience working with seniors, in a nursing home, assisted living facility, hospital, or other healthcare setting is preferred but not always required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, compassionate, and enthusiastic personality.
• Ability to work effectively with residents with varying physical and cognitive abilities.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Must be dependable and able to maintain a professional and respectful attitude.
• CPR/First Aid certification or other required training may be required based on facility policy.

Physical Requirements

The position may require prolonged standing and walking, frequent bending and reaching, and assisting residents with participation in activities. The employee must be able to safely perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Why Join Us?

• Meaningful work that makes a difference in residents' daily lives.
• Supportive and team-oriented work environment.
• Opportunities to build relationships with residents and their families.
• [Benefits package, paid time off, retirement plan, employee discounts, etc.]