Activity Aide

Allure; Peru, Northern (IL, KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Meaningful work for residents

Collaborative team environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Allure of Peru, a skilled nursing and healthcare center, seeks an Activity Aide to plan and run recreational and spiritual programs that enhance residents' physical, social, and mental well-being.

You will collaborate with other departments, create a welcoming atmosphere, and ensure activities are prepared and respectful, with shifts including weekdays and every other weekend to support resident engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience in Long Term Care Activities Department preferred.
• Patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Basic math skills and ability to use a calculator.
• Week days varies between 8am-4pm and 930am - 530pm.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating activity programs and quality assurance programs for the Activities Department
• Observe resident attendance, mood, behavior, and degree of involvement to evaluate facility activities and resident progress
• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with other departments to ensure seamless daily activities
• Create a warm and welcoming atmosphere throughout the facility, promoting a positive and calm environment
• Assist in preparing activity rooms/areas for scheduled programs, recommending equipment and supply needs as needed
• Maintain confidentiality of resident care information, following facility guidelines and treating residents with dignity and respect

Skills

Experience in LTC Activities

English proficiency

Patience & empathy

Job description

Activity Aide

Join Our Team at Allure of Peru - We Are All Family!

We're seeking a compassionate and energetic Activity Aide to join our team at Allure of Peru, a skilled nursing and healthcare center dedicated to providing exceptional care and a warm, welcoming environment for our residents. As an Activity Aide, you'll play a vital role in planning, implementing, and evaluating recreational, social, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual programs that promote the physical, social, and mental well-being of our residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating activity programs and quality assurance programs for the Activities Department

• Observe resident attendance, mood, behavior, and degree of involvement to evaluate facility activities and resident progress

• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with other departments to ensure seamless daily activities

• Create a warm and welcoming atmosphere throughout the facility, promoting a positive and calm environment

• Assist in preparing activity rooms/areas for scheduled programs, recommending equipment and supply needs as needed

• Maintain confidentiality of resident care information, following facility guidelines and treating residents with dignity and respect

Requirements

• Experience in Long Term Care Activities Department preferred

• Patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, with the ability to handle residents of varying maturity levels

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

• Basic math skills and ability to use a calculator

• Week days varies between 8am-4pm and 930am - 530pm

• Every other weekend 8am-4pm

Physical Demands

• Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday

• Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress

• Ability to function independently and work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies

• Ability to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile people

• Ability to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate of $15 - $16

• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others

• Collaborative and supportive work environment

• Professional development and growth opportunities