Activity Aide

Accolade Healthcare; Savoy (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Voluntary benefits

401k with company match

Paid leave

Uniforms after hire

Daily Pay partner

Breakroom beverages

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

Accolade Healthcare in Savoy, IL seeks an Activity Aide to support daily activity calendars and enhance residents' quality of life. You will help maintain a positive, engaging environment and ensure residents' needs and preferences are met.

The role provides an hourly pay range of $15-$17 with benefits including medical, dental, vision, a 401k match, paid leave, uniforms after hire, daily Pay, and employee appreciation events.

Qualifications

• To succeed as an Activity Aide, you will need: high school education or equivalent, English literacy, valid Illinois driver's license, strong time management, empathy and enthusiasm, effective communication, and the ability to work with ill or elderly residents.

Responsibilities

• Providing feedback to the Activity Director to monitor achievement of facility and program goals.
• Charting daily on each resident’s involvement in activities.
• Leading interactive activity programs that enhance residents' quality of life.
• Conducting daily activities on schedules that may vary.
• Performing other duties as assigned to ensure resident well-being and engagement.

Job description

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.

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

• 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

• 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.