Life Enrichment Activity Aide

FAIRHAVEN CHRISTIAN RETIREMENT CENTER; Samuelson Corners (IL); On-site; USD 21,077 - 22,730; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

FSA

Paid Holidays

PTO

403(b) Retirement Plan

Birthday Recognition Day

Company-paid Life insurance

Job summary

Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center in Illinois is seeking a full-time Life Enrichment Activity Aide to support residents through group and individual activities, coordinated with the Life Enrichment team. The role emphasizes a caring, Christian-centered environment and collaborative program planning.

Hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Tuesday through Saturday, with starting pay $15.30–$16.50 per hour. Benefits include health, dental, vision insurance, FSA, a 403(b) plan, PTO, and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Physical condition to perform activity duties including lifting, bending, twisting, stooping, reaching, standing or walking entire shift.
• Ability to push/pull up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to read and understand written instruction.
• Ability to speak clearly in English.
• Comfortable in a Christian-centered environment, reading the Bible, sharing devotions, and praying before meals.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates opportunities to meet resident needs through group or individual activities.
• Collaborates with life enrichment coordinator and assistants to plan quality programs.
• Assists with planning, posting, and completing monthly calendars.
• Documents engagement and compliance with federal/state guidelines.
• Create a caring, dignified, and homelike atmosphere for residents and staff.
• Report incidents or safety concerns to supervisor or on-call personnel.

Skills

Reading skills

English fluency

Christian environment

Resident engagement

Job description

Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center is a retirement community committed to serving our residents with the upmost dignity and respect and caring for our staff in the same manner. We are seeking a full-time Life Enrichment Activity Aide for our facility to perform a variety of activities supporting the Life Enrichment function.

Schedule and Pay Information:

• Starting Pay: $15.30 -$16.50 per hour
• Hours: Full-time (8AM - 430PM) Tuesday through Saturday

Fairhaven Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance*
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)*
• Optional Voluntary life insurance*
• Optional Short-term disability (STD) insurance*
• Company-paid Life insurance*
• Seven (7) Paid Holidays*
• Birthday Recognition Day (paid)*
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Reduced priced employee lunches

Essential Functions:

• Facilitates opportunities to meet resident needs through group or individual planned activities primarily in Supportive Care.
• Works collaboratively with life enrichment coordinator and life enrichment assistants to ensure quality programs/planning for involvement that meet specific interests and needs.
• Assists with planning, posting, and completion of programs for monthly calendars.
• Assists the L.E. Coordinator with documentation that charts and supports engagement as well as documentation that is required under federal and state guidelines.
• Participates in creating an atmosphere, which allows for the privacy, dignity, cleanliness, safety and well-being of each individual.
• Interacts positively with all residents and staff at all times, creating an atmosphere which promotes a caring and homelike environment.
• Reports any incidents or suspicion of abuse to supervisor or on call personnel immediately.

Essential Qualifications & Requirements:

• Physical condition allowing for normal activity duties including but not limited to; lifting, bending, twisting, stooping, reaching, grabbing, pushing, pulling, standing or walking an entire shift, use of arms and hands with dexterity.
• Ability to push or pull up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to read and understand written instruction.
• Ability to speak clearly in English.
• Comfortable working in a Christian centered environment, including reading the bible, sharing devotions, and praying before meals.