Activity Aide (Activities Coordinator) - Transitional Care Management : Job Details

Company Description

• Pay Rate: $14.00 per hour + bonus pay
• Schedule: Your schedule could rotate between 9:00a-5:00p some days and 12:30pm-8:30pm on other days. Some weekend shifts may be requested.

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. Employee quotes:

• We all want to do what's best for the resident, even if it costs a little more.
• Everyone collaborates to find the right answers.
• I have the support of a whole team; many of whom have been here for years.

Job Description Activity Aide & Life Enrichment Assistant 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 memory games, or reading a book to someone that is confined to their room.

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

What's in it for you:

• Annual merit increase opportunities
• Full time staff are eligible for Stephenson County Benefits. Including:
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Medical, Dental, Vision benefit options
  • Life & Disability insurance (and so much more)
  • County Retirement plan with a match
• PLUS Bonus pay opportunities:
  • Attendance bonus
  • Shift Pick-Up bonus
  • Some of our staff regularly earn $350+ in bonuses in EVERY PAYCHECK

Its more than a job here; you're part of a family.QualificationsActivity / Activities AssistantWhat we need from you:

• Must possess a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Prior experience as an activity aide or caregiver in a long-term care facility is preferred, but not required.
• Alternatively, experience as a caregiver in a home health setting is also helpful
• 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
• We follow the CMS & IDPH rules for the Covid-19 vaccine. You should be fully vaccinated or you will be required to submit an exemption. Details will be discussed during your interview.

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

• Join us and love what you do again!

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. Videos To Watch