Resident Life Activities Aide

The Alden Network; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Time

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

The Alden Network is seeking an Activities Assistant to support the daily activity calendar and assist the Activity Director in delivering person-centered programs. You will help ensure residents receive engaging, customized activities and maintain documentation in accordance with regulations.

This role requires weekend availability (Sundays), empathy, and the ability to work with ill, disabled, elderly residents.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• At least 1 year healthcare-related experience or volunteer experience with disabled population.
• Read and write English.
• Bilingual abilities may be preferred depending on facility.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily activity calendar under the Activity Director.
• Deliver a therapeutic, person-centered activity program.
• Follow policies, procedures, and state/federal regulations.
• Assess residents to tailor activity plans.
• Document progress and maintain activity records.
• Coordinate with staff, residents, families and community partners.
• Manage activity boards and monthly themes.
• Assist with resident outings and events.
• Schedule adherence and teamwork with Activity staff.

Skills

Reading and writing English

Empathy

Compassion

Enthusiasm

Humor

Punctuality

Teamwork

Weekend availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Driver's license (IL)

Job description

The Alden Network is seeking an Activities Assistant to support the daily activity calendar and assist the Activity Director in delivering person-centered programs. You will help ensure residents receive engaging, customized activities and maintain documentation in accordance with regulations.

This role requires weekend availability (Sundays), empathy, and the ability to work with ill, disabled, elderly residents.