Activity Aide- PART TIME

Rockford, IL, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $18.00 - $20.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life insurance

Vision Insurance

Job Description

The hiring establishment is a healthcare organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for its residents through a comprehensive and compassionate activity program. This establishment operates within the healthcare field, focusing on providing a supportive environment for elderly, disabled, and medically diverse populations. The organization functions in accordance with state and federal regulations, ensuring the highest standards of care and quality of life for its residents. It upholds a mission and philosophy grounded in empathy, respect, and person-centered care, aiming to meet the psychosocial, medical, and activity needs and preferences of each individual resident.

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Job Requirements

Must have a valid IL driver’s license
Must be punctual and time efficient especially in following the activity calendar
Must be able to relate and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and sometimes hostile people
Must be able to communicate effectively with the community and professionals
Must understand and manage emotional needs of yourself and staff
Must be able to push, pull, or carry 50 pounds
May be required to lift equipment, supplies, and occasionally move furniture
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday
Must function independently and have flexibility and personal integrity
Must maintain structure of activity schedule and conduct all activities on-time
Must maintain equipment and supplies in good clean order

Job 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 or ability to understand and interpret them
Be able to read and write English
May prefer bi-lingual abilities based on individual facilities
Possess qualities of empathy, compassion, understanding, enthusiasm, personable, energetic, positive, and humorous
Ability to relate and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people
Ability to communicate effectively with community, health professionals, outside organizations, senior services, government agencies, and other providers

Job Duties

Provide feedback to Activity Director for monitoring achievement of facility and program goals through a team approach
Lead a therapeutic, person-centered activity program that enhances the quality of life of each resident and meets Activity Mission and Philosophy
Follow all Activity Policies and Procedures and Federal and State regulations
Become knowledgeable of each resident's background, cultural, life history, disease, and medical care needs to ensure appropriate person-centered activity plans
Conduct, oversee, and complete initial and ongoing assessments including social, medical, cognitive, communication abilities, spiritual, physical, neuro-psychological, and behavioral as related to individual activity
Document and complete all required documentation including Resident Daily Participation, Progress notes, Leisure Interest surveys and Activity Planning sheets
Assist in updating activity boards with monthly themes
Facilitate community involvement and invite community participation in events
Assist in resident outings including shopping centers, movies, restaurants, and community events, potentially driving residents
Follow Activity staff schedules with a team approach and continuity of care
Work as a team with staff and volunteers
Maintain structure of activity schedule and conduct all activities on-time
Maintain equipment and supplies in good clean order and notify Activity Director of new materials or repairs needed
Update calendars and boards daily
Perform other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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