Activity Aide

Landmark of Oak Lawn; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Landmark of Oak Lawn is seeking an Activity Aide to assist the Activity Director in carrying out planned activity programs for residents. Responsibilities include transporting residents to activities, maintaining records, and performing clerical and maintenance tasks in accordance with regulations and company policies.

The ideal candidate will be energetic, personable, and able to motivate residents to participate in activities, with a positive image of the facility and the ability to work both

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
• Must be able to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Must present a positive image of the facility.

Responsibilities

• Aides assists with providing engaging and enjoyable recreational activities to our residents which may also include assistance with patients or participants use of equipment and supplies.
• Activities may include arts and crafts, outdoor activities, sports, music or drama.
• Prepares equipment and ensures the safety of patients or participants in the activity.
• Assist in leading the participants in group activities, such as an exercise class or art project.
• Proper record keeping of equipment and its use.
• Assist in planning programs for residents, which can help to provide socialization, relaxation and exercise.

Skills

Energetic

Personable

Motivate others

Team player

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Activity Aide assists the Activity Director in carrying out a planned activity programs for residents. Maintains records, transports residents to and from activities. Performs varied clerical and department maintenance functions. The person holding this position is delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with current existing federal and state regulations and established company policies and procedures.

Job Responsibilities

• Aides assists with providing engaging and enjoyable recreational activities to our residents which may also include assistance with patients or participants use of equipment and supplies. Activities may include arts and crafts, outdoor activities, sports, music or drama.
• Prepares equipment and ensures the safety of patients or participants in the activity.
• Assist in leading the participants in group activities, such as an exercise class or art project.
• Proper record keeping of equipment and its use.
• Assist in planning programs for residents, which can help to provide socialization, relaxation and exercise.

Education/Experience:

• Must possess a high school diploma
• Must possess a valid driver's license with F-Endorsement
• Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Must be able to work independently and as a member of a team
• Must present a positive image of the facility

Additional Skills

Activity aides should be energetic and personable to work with residents or participants. The aide should have the ability to motivate others to participate in activities. The worker should also be sensitive to the needs of each individual patient or participant