Job Description

** Activities Aide :** officially we title this job an Activities Aide, but in other centers it may be called an Activity Aide, Life Enrichment Aide

_ Essential duties:_

• Responsible for the ongoing developing and implementation of an activities program designed to meet the social, psychosocial and therapeutic needs of nursing home residents.
• Assists the Director in the planning, development and implementation of recreational and structured group.
• Duties will involve personal contact with a varying resident population and a varied work schedule.

** What’s in it for you:**

• High quality standards; in fact, many of our centers have a 5-star quality rating
• Employee recognition & referral programs
• Annual merit increase opportunities
• We focus on building relationships with our residents and families. In time, you may feel like they are your family too.
• Our Activities/Events department goes beyond bingo. We focus on the individual patient and as a result they are more engaged with you.

** What our employees may say to you (excerpts from our employee survey):**

• “I feel like I make a difference here.”
• “People here are willing to give a little extra to get the job done right.”
• “When I look at what we accomplished, I feel a sense of pride.”

Qualifications

Activity / Activities Aide

_ What we need from you:_

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• One year experience working with the elderly and the physically and/or mentally impaired in an Activity Department, or an equivalent combination of training and experience is preferred.
• Valid Driver's License and must be 25 years old or older.

Additional Information

** What we’re doing to keep you safe:**

• PPE: **** No PPE Shortages here! We have PPE (including N95 & Surgical masks) for our team members. Join us and we’ll keep you protected!
• Virtual interviews, utilizing ‘video chat’ apps and software
• Temperature screenings and routine health checks
• And more …

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.

• Join us and love what you do again!

This center is managed by TRANSITIONAL CARE MANAGEMENT. We currently provide comprehensive management services to several inpatient healthcare centers throughout Northern IL & the Chicagoland area. These settings include Long-term Care Skilled Nursing (SNFs), Short-term Care Rehabilitation, Intermediate Care (ICFs), and Behavioral Health Service (SMHRFs) centers.

Each center is unique; offering you a variety of long-term career opportunities.