Resident Activity Specialist (Full-Time)

Lineage Health Care Consulting; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

West Chicago Living and Rehab Center LLC in Wheaton, IL is seeking a dedicated Activity Aid to join our team. You will plan, implement, and evaluate recreational, social, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual programs for residents to enhance quality of life.

As part of the Activities Department, you will observe resident participation, mood, and progress; maintain a warm, supportive atmosphere; and prepare activity rooms for scheduled programs.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience in a Long Term Care Activities Department
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on their current maturity level
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating activity programs and quality assurance programs in the Activities Department
• Observe resident attendance, mood, behavior, and degree of involvement to evaluate facility activities and resident progress
• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with other departments within the facility to ensure seamless daily operations
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis throughout the facility
• Prepare activity rooms/areas for scheduled programs and recommend equipment and supply needs to your supervisor
• Clean up activity areas after program completion and maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information
• Oversee residents engaged in scheduled activities and promote their physical, social, and mental well-being
• Assist in-room residents with daily activities, such as writing letters, running errands, and performing crafts and projects

Job description

West Chicago Living and Rehab Center LLC in Wheaton, IL is seeking a dedicated Activity Aid to join our team. You will plan, implement, and evaluate recreational, social, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual programs for residents to enhance quality of life.

As part of the Activities Department, you will observe resident participation, mood, and progress; maintain a warm, supportive atmosphere; and prepare activity rooms for scheduled programs.