Activity Assistant

Serenity Estates of Lincolnshire; Lincolnshire (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Serenity Estates of Lincolnshire in Lincolnshire, IL is seeking an Activities Assistant to support weekly and monthly activity schedules and to work closely with residents.

The role involves transporting residents to activities, coordinating with the Activity Director to create engaging calendars, and maintaining positive relationships with departments and community partners to ensure programs meet residents' needs. A high school diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work in a team and coordinate with staff.
• Strong time management and reliability required.
• Knowledge of patient/resident rights and privacy.
• Creative and artistic skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in transporting residents to daily activities.
• Collaborate with the Activity Director to plan and coordinate the activity calendar.
• Build rapport with other departments and community partners.
• Engage residents to promote participation in activities.
• Maintain a positive, upbeat attitude and demeanor and follow schedules.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Time management

Reliability

Creativity

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Activity Assistant

Lincolnshire, Illinois

Serenity Estates of Lincolnshire

Full-Time Position

Serenity Estates of Lincolnshire is currently accepting applications for our Full Time Activities Assistant opportunity. This opportunity will play a vital role in assisting with weekly and monthly activity schedules and works closely with our residents

Responsibilities:

• Assist in transporting residents to scheduled daily activities
• Works closely with the Activity Director in planning and coordinating the activity calendar.
• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with other departments within the facility and outside community health, welfare, and social agencies to ensure that activity programs are properly maintained to meet the needs of patients/residents.
• Resident engagement to promote participation in each activity.
• Maintain an excellent attitude and demeanor, with an upbeat personality
• Perform other essential functions and duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must have excellent communication skills, especially verbal/oral communication.
• Must be able to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Artistic and creative skills highly preferred
• He/she must prove to be extremely reliable.
• Must have excellent time management abilities.
• Knowledgeable of patient/resident rights and promotes an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity, and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be comfortable working in a skilled nursing environment