Activity Aide

Oak Park Oasis; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension plan

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Job summary

Oak Park Oasis seeks an Activity Aide for a full-time role in Oak Park, IL. The position supports the Activity Director in planning and directing daily programs for residents, with bedside activities for those unable to attend group events.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, show creativity in crafts or group engagements, and demonstrate sensitivity to diverse cultures. The role includes shift coverage from 12pm–8pm and rotating weekends.

Qualifications

• Must have at least a high school education.
• Creative ability for group activities or crafts.
• Experience working with elderly residents.
• Sensitivity to cultural diversity is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in directing activities as planned by the Activity Director.
• Support the Activity Director as needed.
• Build good rapport with other departments and staff.
• Maintain and complete necessary paperwork.

Skills

Creativity

Group activities

Crafts

Elderly care

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High school diploma

Job description

ACTIVITY AIDE - FULL TIME

OAK PARK OASIS

12pm-8pm, rotating weekends

Job Summary

Assure that an on-going program of activities is designed to meet the needs of the residents and to take charge of areas of activities as assigned by the Activity Director.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in direction the activities planned in accordance with established procedures.
• Assists the Activity Director as required.
• Develops and maintains a good working rapport with inter-department personnel, as well as other departments within the facility.
• Collects, assembles, and completes all paperwork as needed.
• Follows up with established activities for those residents who are unable to leave their rooms. (Bedside activities).
• Assists new admissions in the process of orientation as necessary.
• Maintains all Resident Bulletin boards with updated information.
• Posts daily menu on all floors as required by regulation
• Attends and participates in in-service educational classes and on-the-job training programs as scheduled.
• Reports all unsafe/hazardous conditions, defective equipment, etc., to your supervisor immediately.
• Reports equipment malfunctions or breakdowns to your supervisor as soon as possible
• Ensures supplies have been replenished in work areas as necessary.

Education/Experience

• Must possess as a minimum, high school education.
• Possess creative ability either in group activities or in crafts.
• Experience working with the elderly.
• Sensitivity to cultural diversity.

Benefits

• Company paid pension plan
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time