Resident Life & Activities Specialist (Full-Time)

Arista-Healthcare; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Apploi is seeking a Full-Time Activity Aide in Naperville, IL to support the Activity Director in implementing the daily calendar and activity program while ensuring residents receive compassionate, person-centered care.

Applicants should have at least one year of healthcare exposure, be able to read/write English, hold a high school diploma, and possess empathy, reliability, and strong communication skills to interact with residents, families, and staff in a regulated setting.

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.
• Support and follow the Activity Program’s mission, philosophy, policies and procedures and state and federal regulations.
• Aim to achieve and maintain the highest quality of life for each resident, with understanding of psychosocial, medical, and activity needs/preferences.

Skills

English literacy

Punctuality

Empathy

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Apploi is seeking a Full-Time Activity Aide in Naperville, IL to support the Activity Director in implementing the daily calendar and activity program while ensuring residents receive compassionate, person-centered care.

Applicants should have at least one year of healthcare exposure, be able to read/write English, hold a high school diploma, and possess empathy, reliability, and strong communication skills to interact with residents, families, and staff in a regulated setting.