Engaging Activity Aide – Elevate Senior Life

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

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.