Memory Care Activity Assistant

The Radcliff; Wood Dale (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Radcliff in Wood Dale, IL is seeking an Activities Coordinator to lead life enrichment programs for residents, including those living with memory loss. You will plan engaging activities, coordinate materials, and encourage maximum participation.

Requirements include understanding and appreciation of older adults, a friendly, caring demeanor, and at least 1 year of long‑term care experience. This full‑time role offers health, life, PTO, and other benefits with shifts 9am–5pm, four days a

Qualifications

• Understanding and appreciation of older adults.
• Friendly and caring disposition.
• Ability to communicate with a variety of persons including staff, residents, and families.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in long term care.
• Completion of high school education or GED.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the daily life enrichment programs, while encouraging maximum participation.
• Participate in developing activities that coincide with individual and group interests of the residents.
• Set up and break down needed materials before and after programs.
• Document residents’ participation and abilities to develop a personalized enrichment plan.
• Order, maintain, and secure any necessary supplies for the department.

Job description

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Kind, compassionate, and patient.
• Outgoing, friendly, and fun-loving.
• Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic.
• Creative and comfortable leading activities.
• Dependable and passionate about working with seniors, particularly those living with memory loss.

If you love making people smile and want to make a meaningful difference every day, we would love to meet you!

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR OUR COMMUNITY

• Coordinate the daily life enrichment programs, while encouraging maximum participation
• Participate in developing activities that coincide with individual and group interests of the residents
• Set up and break down needed materials before and after programs
• Document residents’ participation and abilities to develop a personalized enrichment plan
• Order, maintain, and secure any necessary supplies for the department

QUALIFICATIONS

• Understanding and appreciation of older adults
• Friendly and caring disposition
• Ability to communicate with a variety of persons including, staff, residents, and families
• Minimum of 1 year experience in long term care
• Completion of high school education or GED

SHIFTS: 4 days a week 9am-5pm

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment based on age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.

Job Type: Full-time

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Wood Dale, IL 60191: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

The Radcliff is an Equal Opportunity / Aff...

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, veteran status, religion, sex, or national origin.

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