Activity Aide

Talentify; Long Grove (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Alden Long Grove Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Long Grove, IL is seeking an Activity Aide to create a vibrant, resident-centered activity program that enhances life for residents undergoing short-term rehab, transitional care, and post-acute services.

You will follow the Activity Director’s calendar, support the program’s mission and safety standards, and lead outings and social activities while building rapport with residents, families, and staff.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• At least 1 year healthcare or related experience.
• Knowledge of Federal and State activity regulations.
• Ability to read and write English.
• May require bilingual abilities depending on facility.
• Valid IL driver's license.
• Empathy, compassion, and ability to interact with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily activity calendar requirements set by the Activity Director.
• Support and follow the Activity Program's mission, philosophy, policies, and procedures, as well as state and federal regulations.
• Achieve and maintain the highest quality of life for each resident, with understanding of all psychosocial, medical, and activity needs/preferences.
• Provide feedback to Activity Director for monitoring achievement of facility and program goals through a team approach.
• Lead a therapeutic, person-centered activity program, which constantly strives to enhance the quality of life of each resident.

Skills

Healthcare experience

English literacy

Regulatory knowledge

Bi-lingual preferred

Driver's license

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Resident interaction

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Activity Aide

Join our team at Alden Long Grove Rehabilitation and Health Care Center!

As an Activity Aide at Alden Long Grove, you will play a crucial role in creating a vibrant and engaging activity program for our residents. Our goal is to provide exceptional short-term rehabilitation, transitional care, and post-acute services in a luxurious and welcoming environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform daily activity calendar requirements set by the Activity Director
• Support and follow the Activity Program's mission, philosophy, policies, and procedures, as well as state and federal regulations
• 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 on individual facilities
• Must have a valid, IL driver's license
• Possess empathy, compassion, understanding, enthusiasm, personable, energetic, positive, and humorous qualities 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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to push, pull, or carry 50 pounds
• May be required to lift equipment, supplies, and occasionally move furniture
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, family members, personnel, and support

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide feedback to Activity Director for monitoring achievement of facility and program goals through a team approach
• Lead a therapeutic, person-centered activity program, which constantly strives to enhance the quality of life of each resident and meets the Activity Mission and Philosophy
• Follow all Activity Policies and Procedures and Federal and State regulations
• Become knowledgeable of each individual resident's background, cultural, life history, disease, and medical care needs in detail to ensure an appropriate person-centered activity plan
• Assist in resident outings, which can include but not limited to shopping centers, movies, restaurants, community events, etc.

SALARY

• $18.5 - $20 HOURLY

BENEFITS

• Not applicable

JOB TYPE

• PART_TIME_AND_FULL_TIME

MINIMUM YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

• 0

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

• HIGH_SCHOOL

Join our team and help us deliver exceptional care and services to our residents!