Resident Activity Aide & Engagement Specialist

Arista HealthCare; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Arista HealthCare in Naperville, IL is seeking a Full-Time Activity Aide to carry out the daily activity calendar under the Activity Director's guidance. You will support residents' psychosocial, medical and activity needs while adhering to the program's mission, policies and state and federal regulations.

The role requires empathy, reliability and teamwork as you interact with residents, families and staff to maintain a high quality of life and a person-centered activity program.

Qualifications

• Hold a high school education or equivalent.
• Have at least 1 year experience working in the healthcare field, volunteering or personal experience with the disabled population.
• Current knowledge of Federal and State activity regulations and/or ability to understand and interpret.
• Be able to read and write English.
• May prefer bi-lingual abilities based off of individual facilities.
• Must have a valid, IL driver’s license.
• Must be punctual and time efficient, especially as it relates to following the activity calendar.
• Possess the qualities of empathy, compassion, understanding, enthusiasm, personable, energetic, positive and humorous in order to effectively interact with residents, families, and staff.
• Must be able to relate and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with to the community, other health professionals, outside professional organizations, senior services, government agencies, and any other provider or professional in the community.
• Understand and be able to manage emotional needs of yourself and the staff.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing the daily activity calendar requirements set by the Activity Director.
• Required to support and follow the Activity Program’s mission, philosophy, policies and procedures and state and federal regulations.
• Will achieve and maintain the highest quality of life for each resident, with understanding of all psychosocial, medical, and activity needs/preferences.

Skills

Reading & writing English

Empathy & communication

Punctuality & time management

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Arista HealthCare in Naperville, IL is seeking a Full-Time Activity Aide to carry out the daily activity calendar under the Activity Director's guidance. You will support residents' psychosocial, medical and activity needs while adhering to the program's mission, policies and state and federal regulations.

The role requires empathy, reliability and teamwork as you interact with residents, families and staff to maintain a high quality of life and a person-centered activity program.