Activity Aide

About the role

Responsible for performing the daily activity calendar requirements set by the Activity Director. Required to support and follow the Activity Program’s mission, philosophy, policies and procedures, and state and federal regulations. Will achieve and maintain the highest quality of life for each resident, with understanding of all psychosocial, medical, and activity needs and preferences.

Qualifications

• Hold a high school education or equivalent.
• Have at least 1 year of experience working in the healthcare field, volunteering, or personal experience with the disabled population.
• Current knowledge of Federal and State activity regulations and/or ability to understand and interpret.
• Able to read and write English.
• Bi-lingual abilities may be preferred based on individual facilities.
• Must have a valid Illinois driver’s license.
• Must be punctual and time-efficient, especially as it relates to following the activity calendar.
• Possess the qualities of empathy, compassion, understanding, enthusiasm, personability, energy, positivity, and humor to effectively interact with residents, families, and staff.
• Able to relate and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people.
• Able to communicate effectively with the community, other health professionals, outside professional organizations, senior services, government agencies, and any other provider or professional in the community.
• Understand and be able to manage emotional needs of yourself and the staff.