Activity Aide

Briar Place Nursing and Rehabilitation; Indian Head Park (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Briar Place Nursing and Rehabilitation in Illinois seeks a Full-Time Activity Aide to implement the daily activity calendar for residents. You will support the Activity Director’s program, uphold policies, and help ensure residents experience meaningful psychosocial and recreational activities.

The role requires at least a high school diploma, one year in healthcare, ability to read and write English, and a valid Illinois driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year of healthcare experience or relevant volunteering/personal care experience.
• Knowledge of Federal and State activity regulations or ability to understand them.
• Able to read and write English.
• IL driver's license required.
• Punctual and able to manage activity calendar schedule.
• Empathy, compassion, energy, and good interpersonal skills for residents and staff.
• Ability to interact with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset individuals.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily activity calendar requirements as directed by the Activity Director.
• Support and follow the Activity Program’s mission, policies, and procedures.
• Enhance residents’ quality of life through psychosocial and activity interactions.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Reading & Writing English

Punctuality

Teamwork

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Briar Place Nursing and Rehabilitation

FULL-TIME ACTIVITY AIDE

Responsible for performing the daily activity calendar requirements set by the Activity Director. Required to support and follow the Activity Program’s mission, philosophy, policies and procedures and state and federal regulations. Will achieve and maintain the highest quality of life for each resident, with understanding of all psychosocial, medical, and activity needs/preferences.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hold a high school education or equivalent.
• Have at least 1 year experience working in the healthcare field, volunteering or personal experience with the disabled population.
• Current knowledge of Federal and State activity regulations and/or ability to understand and interpret.
• Be able to read and write English.
• May prefer bi-lingual abilities based off of individual facilities.
• Must have a valid, IL driver’s license.
• Must be punctual and time efficient, especially as it relates to following the activity calendar.
• Possess the qualities of empathy, compassion, understanding, enthusiasm, personable, energetic, positive and humorous in order to effectively interact with residents, families, and staff.
• Must be able to relate and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with to the community, other health professionals, outside professional organizations, senior services, government agencies, and any other provider or professional in the community.
• Understand and be able to manage emotional needs of yourself and the staff.