Life Enrichment

Transitional Care Management; Frankfort (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

New grads welcome

School-friendly hours

Job summary

Frankfort Terrace is seeking an Activities Aide to support the Activities team in creating a positive, engaging environment for adults receiving long-term care and mental health services. You will assist in planning and leading recreational, social, educational, and therapeutic activities that encourage participation, recovery, independence, and meaningful connections.

Join a close-knit team; new grads welcome.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic computer knowledge required.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and leading recreational, social, educational, and therapeutic activities for adults in long-term care and mental health services.
• Support the Activities team in creating a positive, engaging environment.
• Monitor participation and document progress to evaluate program effectiveness.
• Help plan events, seasonal celebrations, and meaningful daily activities.
• Build positive relationships with residents and maintain a warm, welcoming environment.
• Maintain a safe, organized activity area and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic computer skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Start Date: ASAP, we have a new employee orientation class starting soonHourly Wage Estimate: 18.00 hourlySchedule: Flexible schedule, great for candidates in school.Shift: Days and PM shiftsNew grads: New grads welcome!You’re not just your job title. Your role here extends far beyond your job description. You are a friend and family member to each resident. You know their name and their story. You are providing compassion and companionship to those in our care. This family aspect is what sets us apart from other health care centers.When someone becomes a patient here, each of us becomes their partner on their journey to healthy living. No matter the illness, injury or limitation.A little more about our center:Frankfort Terrace is a medical facility, providing care to the non-violent mentally ill population. Located in a quiet neighborhood with beautiful grounds, trees and flowers – you can ride your bike to work. What makes us unique:5-Star Quality measure – this means we provide excellent clinical care!Consistently high patient satisfaction rating and feedback – our residents love us!We have a close-knit family-like team - It’s a happy place to work.Job DescriptionThe purpose of this position to is to assist the Activities team in creating a positive, engaging, and supportive environment for adults receiving long-term care and mental health services. Working alongside the Activities team, this position assists with planning and leading recreational, social, educational, and therapeutic activities that encourage participation, recovery, independence, and meaningful connections.Assist in planning and leading fun, engaging and therapeutic activities that encourage guest participation, socialization and personal growth.Work collaboratively with the Activities team to support each resident's individual goals and recovery journey and communicate any concerns to the Activity Director.Monitor participation, document progress, and help evaluate the effectiveness of programs.Bring fresh ideas to create engaging events, seasonal celebrations, and meaningful daily activities.Build positive relationships with residents while promoting social interaction, confidence, and meaningful engagement.Create a warm, welcoming, and inclusive environment where every reskdent feels respected, valued, and encouraged.Maintain a safe, organized, and positive activity environment.Perform other duties or responsibilities as assigned.Join us and make a connection of your own. Join us and make a difference in someone’s life.QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent required.Experience working in a long-term care or post-acute care setting is preferred, but not required.Basic computer knowledge required.Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.Must be able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of twenty-five poundsAbility to stand for one-hour intervals for up to 75% of the workdayMust successfully pass a pre-employment physical examinationAdditional informationWhat we’re doing to keep you safe:No PPE Shortages here! We have PPE (including N95 & Surgical masks) for our team members.Temperature screenings and routine health checksOn-site vaccinations and more …Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.