Activity Aide

Accolade Healthcare of Paxton on Pells; Paxton (IL); Vor Ort; USD 21.000 - 23.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, Dental, Vision and additional

401k with company match

Generous Paid Leave Policy

Free uniforms after hire

Daily Pay partner

Newly renovated breakrooms

Zusammenfassung

Accolade Healthcare of Paxton on Pells is seeking an Activity Aide to help execute the daily activity calendar and support residents’ quality of life through engaging programs.

You will work with the Activity Director to lead activities, document participation, and adapt programs to residents’ needs while maintaining safety and compassion.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license.
• Strong time management skills.
• Empathy, compassion, and enthusiasm.

Aufgaben

• Provide feedback to the Activity Director to monitor facility and program goals.
• Chart daily resident involvement in activities.
• Lead interactive activity programs to enhance quality of life.
• Conduct daily activities on varying schedules.
• Perform other duties to ensure resident well-being and engagement.

Kenntnisse

Empathy

Communication

Time management

Reading & writing in English

People skills

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

About Us

At Accolade Healthcare, we put an emphasis on the satisfaction of our team members, understanding that a foundation built on quality patient care starts with the people providing the care. Our goal is to care for our staff with respect, empathy, and appreciation. Providing our professional staff with safe and efficient equipment to complete their mission is our priority. Accolade is committed to never being satisfied with industry norms and standards – instead, always searching for creative methods to equip our team with the tools necessary to achieve success.

Job Summary

As an Activity Aide, you will be responsible for executing the daily activity calendar requirements established by the Activity Director. You will continually encourage and maintain the highest quality of life for each resident, ensuring their needs and preferences are met. An Activity Aide plays a vital role in fostering a positive and engaging environment for residents.

Pay Rate

Pay Rate: $15-$17 per hour

Benefits

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and additional other voluntary benefits

• 401k with company match

• Generous Paid Leave Policy

• Free uniforms after hire

• Daily Pay partner

• Newly renovated breakrooms - fully stocked beverages

• Monthly Employee Appreciation Events and Celebrations

Duties and Responsibilities

As an Activity Aide, your responsibilities include:

• Providing feedback to the Activity Director to monitor the achievement of facility and program goals through a team approach.

• Charting daily on each resident’s involvement in activities.

• Leading interactive activity programs that consistently strive to enhance residents' quality of life.

• Conducting daily activities on schedules that may vary.

• Performing other related duties as assigned to ensure resident well-being and engagement.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To succeed as an Activity Aide, you will need:

• A high school education or equivalent (required).

• At least 1 year of experience in the healthcare field, volunteering, or personal experience (preferred).

• The ability to read and write in English.

• A valid Illinois driver’s license.

• Strong time management skills.

• Empathy, compassion, understanding, and enthusiasm.

• A personable, friendly, energetic, and positive demeanor with a sense of humor.

• The ability to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and occasionally hostile individuals.

• Effective communication skills.

Physical Requirements

As an Activity Aide, you must meet the following physical requirements:

• Ability to push, pull, or carry up to 50 pounds.

• Capability to lift equipment, supplies, and occasionally move furniture.

• Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday.