Activity Aide

The PARC Joliet Nursing; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The PARC Joliet Nursing is seeking a dedicated team member to manage the daily activity calendar and support the Activity Program's mission. You will assist in addressing residents' psychosocial, medical, and activity needs, while adhering to state and federal regulations.

Applicants should have a high school education, at least 1 year in healthcare or related experience, and the ability to read and write English.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year experience in healthcare, volunteering, or with the disabled population.
• Knowledge of Federal and State activity regulations or ability to interpret.
• Read and write English fluently.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the daily activity calendar as directed by the Activity Director.
• Support the Activity Program's mission, philosophy, policies and procedures.
• Interact with residents, families, and staff with empathy and professionalism while ensuring quality of life.

Skills

Empathy

Compassion

Communication skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.