Senior Living Activity Aide - Compassionate & Engaging

Allure HCS; Zion (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Allure of Zion in Zion, Illinois, is seeking a compassionate Activity Aide to join our skilled nursing facility team. You will help plan, implement, and evaluate recreational, social, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual activities for residents, fostering independence, socialization, and overall well-being.

The role emphasizes creating a warm environment, coordinating with staff, and promoting residents' physical, social, and mental health during daily activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in long term care activities preferred.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to move intermittently and cope with mental and emotional stress.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, and implementing activity programs and quality assurance programs for the Activities Department
• Observe and chart resident behavior, progress, and responses to services
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with other departments and staff members
• Prepare activity rooms and areas for scheduled programs
• Oversee residents during activities to promote their physical, social, and mental well-being
• Assist with daily activities, errands, and socialization initiatives
• Maintain confidentiality and dignity for all resident care information

Skills

Patience

Cheerful disposition

English language

Compassionate care

Job description

Allure of Zion in Zion, Illinois, is seeking a compassionate Activity Aide to join our skilled nursing facility team. You will help plan, implement, and evaluate recreational, social, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual activities for residents, fostering independence, socialization, and overall well-being.

The role emphasizes creating a warm environment, coordinating with staff, and promoting residents' physical, social, and mental health during daily activities.