Resident Life & Activity Specialist

Apploi; Zion (IL); Presencial; USD 19.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Apploi is seeking an Activity Aide to support planning, coordination, and evaluation of recreational and social programs for residents in supportive living and memory care. This full-time role includes rotating weekends and contributes to a positive, engaging environment that enhances quality of life.

The position involves assisting with program delivery, documenting resident responses, and maintaining notes while collaborating with multiple departments to ensure smooth daily operations and

Formación

• Previous experience in a Long-Term Care or Activities Department is preferred but not required.
• Must have a positive attitude, patience, compassion, enthusiasm, and the ability to work with residents at varying levels of functioning.
• Self-motivated and dependable team player who takes initiative and works well independently.
• Professional, reliable, and committed to providing high-quality resident experiences.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating activity programs and quality assurance initiatives for the Activities Department.
• Observe resident participation, mood, behavior, and engagement during activities, documenting and reporting progress as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and descriptive activity notes that reflect services provided and residents’ responses.
• Help create a warm, welcoming, and uplifting atmosphere throughout the community.
• Build positive working relationships with all departments to ensure daily operations run smoothly and efficiently.
• Prepare activity rooms and common areas for scheduled programs and assist with clean-up after events and activities.
• Follow resident care plans when providing daily activities and individualized engagement.
• Assist with purchasing department supplies, and activity materials as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information and comply with all HIPAA and facility guidelines.
• Supervise and engage residents during activities to support their physical, emotional, social, and mental well-being.
• Visit residents who remain in their rooms and provide one-on-one engagement such as conversation, letter writing, crafts, games, and other personalized activities.
• Recommend activity equipment and supply needs to supervisors to help enhance programming.
• Comfortable leading and collaborating with volunteers in a professional and supportive environment.
• Willing to learn and confidently fill in for the receptionist role as needed.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Patience

Compassion

Enthusiasm

Team player

Independent worker

English proficiency

Descripción del empleo

Apploi is seeking an Activity Aide to support planning, coordination, and evaluation of recreational and social programs for residents in supportive living and memory care. This full-time role includes rotating weekends and contributes to a positive, engaging environment that enhances quality of life.

The position involves assisting with program delivery, documenting resident responses, and maintaining notes while collaborating with multiple departments to ensure smooth daily operations and