Activity / Activities Aide - full time

4 weeks ago

West Chicago, United States West Chicago Terrace Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany Description

  • Start Date:  ASAP, we have a new employee orientation class starting soon
  • Hourly Wage Estimate:  $14.25
  • Shift:  Full time, PM shift
  • Schedule:  9am-5p, with an every-other weekend rotation

You’re not just your job title.  Your role here extends far beyond your job description.  You are a friend and family member to each resident.  You know their name and their story.  You are providing compassion and companionship to those in our care.  This family aspect is what sets us apart from other health care centers. 

When someone becomes a patient here, each of us becomes their partner on their journey to healthy living. No matter the illness, injury or limitation.

Join us and make a connection of your own.  Join us and make a difference in someone’s life.

A little more about our center:

West Chicago Terrace is a medical facility, proudly serving the behavioral/psych population.  We are in a quiet residential area, across the street from an elementary school and easy to commute to.  A few key highlights:

  • We have a 5-Star Quality measure – this means we provide excellent clinical care
  • The average age of our patients is 45-55 and the most common diagnoses are bi-polar and major depressive disorders.
  • Our team gets excited about flexible scheduling, casual Fridays, and fun events like ‘ugly sweater days’.  Come join us.
Job Description

What you will do in this role: 

  • Officially we title this job an Activities Aide, but in other centers it may be called an Activity Aide, Activities Assistant, or even a Life Enrichment Coordinator.

When you are a patient, games and entertainment can be the highlight of your day.  As an Activity / Activities Aide you will help to keep our short term stay residents engaged in their recovery and rehab.  With long-term residents, you will be providing life enrichment events, often focused on cognitive and memory retention.  This could involve leading an exercise group, playing card games, or reading a book to someone that is confined to their room. 

  • Every day can be a little more fun than the next.
Qualifications

Activity / Activities Aide:  Officially we title this job an Activities Aide, but in other centers it may be called an Activity Aide, Activities Assistant, or even a Life Enrichment Coordinator.

What we need from you:

  • Must possess a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
  • Prior experience as an activity aide in a long-term care facility 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

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply.  Join us and be the reason someone smiles today.

  • Are you in school to become a Recreational (Rec) Therapist (CTRS)?  This would be the perfect entry level position for you while you are learning.


Additional Information

Note: This overview/Ad is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.  More information will be disclosed during your interview and on the formal Job Description.

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.

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