Activity Aide
Accolade Healthcare · Paxton, IL · 1 mo ago
On-siteAdministrativeFull-time
Qualifications
- High school education or equivalent
- At least 1 year experience working in the healthcare field, volunteering or personal experience preferred
- Valid, IL driver’s license
- Time Management skills
- Empathy, compassion, understanding, and enthusiasm
- Personable, friendly, energetic, positive, and having a sense of humor
- Able to relate to and willing to work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and sometimes hostile people
- Able to communicate effectively
Physical Requirements
- Able to push, pull or carry 50 pounds
- May be required to lift equipment, supplies, and occasionally move furniture
- Able to move intermittently throughout the work day
Essential Functions
- Provide feedback to Activity Director for monitoring achievement of facility and program goals through a team approach
- Chart daily on each resident's involvement
- Lead an interactive activity program, which constantly strives to enhance the quality of life for each resident
- Activities will be held daily and schedules may vary
- Perform other related duties as assigned