Activity Aides - Part Time

Anam Memory Care; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time schedule

Ongoing training

Job summary

Anam Memory Care in Rockford, Illinois, seeks a compassionate Part-Time Activity Aide to engage residents living with Alzheimer's and dementia. You will plan and lead daily activities, encourage participation, and support a joyful, safe community in collaboration with the care team.

We value creativity, empathy, and strong communication. This role offers flexible hours, ongoing training, and the chance to make meaningful moments in residents' lives every day.

Qualifications

• Creative, compassionate, and energetic personality.
• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• 1+ year of experience and/or training in Alzheimer's disease and dementia care preferred.
• CPR certification preferred (required upon employment).

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing, and leading daily activities for residents with Alzheimer's and dementia.
• Encourage and support resident participation in group and one-on-one activities.
• Help create a positive, stimulating, and safe environment.
• Work collaboratively with the care team to meet residents' individual needs.
• Adapt activities to match varying cognitive and physical abilities.

Skills

Creative

Teamwork

Communication

Alzheimer's care

CPR Certification

Job description

Part-Time Activity AideAnam Memory Care is growing, and we are looking for a compassionate, creative, and energetic Part-Time Activity Aide to join our dedicated team in Rockford, Illinois. If you have a heart for serving seniors and a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and dementia, we would love to meet you. Position Overview As an Activity Aide, you will work closely with residents in our memory care community to support and implement engaging, purposeful activities designed to enhance quality of life. You will play an important role in encouraging participation, fostering social connections, and creating moments of joy each day. Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing, and leading daily activities for residents with Alzheimer's and dementia
• Encourage and support resident participation in group and one-on-one activities
• Help create a positive, stimulating, and safe environment
• Work collaboratively with the care team to meet residents' individual needs
• Adapt activities to match varying cognitive and physical abilities

Qualifications

• Creative, compassionate, and energetic personality
• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a team environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• 1+ year of experience and/or training in Alzheimer's disease and dementia care preferred
• CPR certification preferred (required upon employment)

Why Join Anam?

• Supportive, team-oriented environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day
• Flexible part-time schedule
• Ongoing training and professional development

At Anam, we believe activities are more than entertainment - they are essential to dignity, purpose, and connection. Join us in creating meaningful moments for our residents and their families.