Resident Activity & Wellness Specialist

Talentify; Midlothian (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify in the United States (Illinois) is seeking an Activities Assistant/Aide to support planning, implementation, and evaluation of resident activity programs in the long-term care setting.

The role emphasizes observing and documenting resident progress, coordinating with other departments, and preparing activity spaces while maintaining confidentiality and resident dignity. Prior LTC activities experience is preferred and English proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in Long Term Care Activities Department is preferred.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition & enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing & evaluating the activity programs & quality assurance program in this facility for the Activities Department.
• Observe resident attendance, mood, behavior, and degree of involvement so that the facility activities & resident progress are evaluated, by noting, reporting, and charting resident behavior.
• Develop & maintain a good working rapport with other departments within the facility to assure that daily activities can be performed without interruption.
• Assist in preparing activity rooms/areas for scheduled activity programs. Recommend to your supervisor the equipment and supply needs of the activity department.
• Assist in cleaning up activity areas after completing activity functions.
• Follow the care plan in providing daily activities for the residents.
• Purchase department supplies, clothing, and personal items for the residents.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information & follow facility guidelines in reporting non-compliance with said guidelines & treat residents with dignity at all times.
• Oversee residents engaged in scheduled activities to promote the physical, social, and mental well-being of residents by applying experience in activities and knowledge of diagnoses and conditions of residents.
• Assists in-room residents by visiting with them, writing letters, running errands, and performing assistance with crafts, projects, etc., as necessary.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

English Proficiency

Job description

Talentify in the United States (Illinois) is seeking an Activities Assistant/Aide to support planning, implementation, and evaluation of resident activity programs in the long-term care setting.

The role emphasizes observing and documenting resident progress, coordinating with other departments, and preparing activity spaces while maintaining confidentiality and resident dignity. Prior LTC activities experience is preferred and English proficiency is required.