Activity Aide

Accolade Healthcare; Waterloo (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and voluntary

401k with company match

Paid leave

Free uniforms after hire

Daily Pay partner

Renovated breakrooms

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

Accolade Healthcare in Illinois is seeking an Activity Aide to execute the daily activity calendar and continually enhance residents’ quality of life. You will support a positive, engaging environment by delivering planned activities and documenting participation.

Requirements include a high school diploma and at least 1 year in healthcare or related experience, plus the ability to read and write English and a valid Illinois driver’s license. Join our team and contribute to compassionate care.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent is required.
• At least 1 year of experience in healthcare, volunteering, or personal experience preferred.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide feedback to the Activity Director to monitor goals with a team approach.
• Chart daily resident participation in activities.
• Lead interactive activity programs to enhance residents’ quality of life.
• Conduct daily activities on varied schedules.
• Perform other related duties to support resident well-being and engagement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Empathy

Compassion

Time management

Communication

Positive demeanor

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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: $16-18 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

• 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.