Activity Aide

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with company match

Paid leave

Uniforms provided

Daily Pay

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

Accolade Healthcare of Waterloo is seeking an Activity Aide to execute the daily activity calendar 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.

As an Activity Aide, you will lead engaging programs, chart daily resident involvement, and collaborate with staff to create a positive, safe, and stimulating environment that enhances well-being.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent is required.
• At least 1 year of healthcare, volunteering, or personal experience preferred.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license.
• Strong time management skills.
• Empathy, compassion, understanding, and enthusiasm.
• A personable, friendly, energetic 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide feedback to the Activity Director to monitor goals through a team approach.
• Chart daily resident involvement in activities.
• Lead interactive activity programs that enhance residents' quality of life.
• Conduct daily activities on schedules that may vary.
• Perform other related duties to ensure resident well-being and engagement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Empathy and compassion

Communication skills

Time management

Positive demeanor

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Ability to relate to ill/elderly

Education

High school education 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.

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

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.