Job Description

When you're a patient, games, music, and engagement can be the highlight of your day. We know that emotional well-being is just as important as clinical care, and that’s where you come in.

We’re seeking an Activity Aide to involve residents in a therapeutic engagement program. You will help residents with life enrichment activities and a variety of entertainment options to help keep them engaged in their recovery programs. We are seeking candidates with a strong background in sports , culture, music , and traditional recreational activities , to help bring joy, structure, and stimulation to those in our care.

What You’ll Do

• ✅ Lead engaging group activities , ranging from fitness and games to music and arts
• ✅ Lead stimulating individual cognitive and memory retention events for our long-term residents
• ✅ Contribute to programs that keep short-term patients motivated and engaged
• ✅ Maintain accurate documentation in PointClickCare (EMR system)
• ✅ Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to individualize programming

Why Join Us?

• You’ll make a difference every day in the lives of those working toward recovery
• Every day brings an opportunity to create joy and connection
• Supportive, team-based behavioral health environment
• Growth opportunities and full benefits

Ready to participate in activities/events full of purpose and possibility?
Apply today and help our residents heal, connect, and thrive

Qualifications

** Activities Aide** (in other centers this may be called a Life Enrichment Coordinator )

• Must possess a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED)

• Prior experience as an Activity Aide in a setting/facility strongly preferred

• Must have computer knowledge

• Must be able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of twenty-five (25) pounds

• Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment physical and criminal history background check

Additional Information

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

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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.