Activity Aide

Eden Senior Care, LLC; Schaumburg Township (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Vista Senior Living Management operates Eden Vista Hoffman Estates and is seeking a compassionate Activity Aide to enrich residents' lives through engaging activities.

You will plan and implement programs addressing physical, emotional, and social needs, while promoting joy, independence, and wellness. Flexible schedules with 1 full-time and 2 part-time openings are available.

Qualifications

• Healthcare experience preferred.
• Passion for helping people.
• Excellent interpersonal and cooperative skills.
• Strong verbal and non-verbal communication.
• Good problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to stay calm and adapt under stress.
• Work well under pressure with care and kindness.
• Positive, constructive approach to varied situations.
• Strong organization and deadline management.
• Creative and imaginative mindset; arts and crafts experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and implement activities addressing residents' physical, emotional, spiritual, and social needs.
• Create joyful, independent, and wellness-focused daily environments.
• Design programs to encourage socialization among residents.
• Provide entertaining, relaxing, and fulfilling activities and support daily living skills.
• Prepare and maintain progress reports on residents.
• Keep activity areas safe and well-maintained.
• Motivate participation and generate enthusiasm.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Calm under pressure

Organizational skills

Job description

Vista Senior Living Management is the dedicated senior living division of our organization, focused exclusively on the operation and growth of senior living communities. With more than 30 communities across multiple states, we specialize in Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Independent Living. Our mission is to provide outstanding care rooted in compassion, humility, accountability, and a genuine commitment to the well-being of our residents. We strive to create communities where residents receive personalized support, families have confidence in their care, and team members are empowered to succeed.

Eden Vista Hoffman Estates, a well-established and a trusted provider in the assisted living space, and a proud member of Vista Senior Living, is looking for Activity Aides to enrich the lives of our residents.

Position: Activity Aide

We are currently hiring for the following openings:

• 1 Full Time: Monday - Friday
• 2 Part-Time Positions:
• Opening 1: Consistent weekend availability (every weekend).
• Opening 2: Every other weekend (EOW) to help fill in scheduling and coverage gaps.

Schedule:

• Either 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM or 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
• Schedules may be flexible depending on the facility's staffing and scheduling needs.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with planning, coordinating and implementing activities to meet the physical, spiritual, emotional, intellectual and emotional needs of our residents
• Create environments where moments of joy, independence, and wellness are the focus each and every day
• Help design programs to encourage socialization
• Provide entertainment, relaxation, and fulfillment and improve daily living skills
• Prepare and maintain reports on resident’s progress
• Ensure activity areas are safe and well maintained
• Generate enthusiasm to encourage and motivate participation

Qualifications:

• Preferably has experience working in a healthcare setting
• A passion for working with people
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain cooperative working relationships
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal
• Problem-solving skills
• The ability to remain calm and adapt to changing situations
• Ability to work under stress while remaining caring and kind
• Ability to understand and work in a variety of situations in a positive and constructive manner
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to set and meet deadlines
• Ability to be imaginative, creative, and innovative
• Musical/arts & crafts experience preferred