Activity Aide

Job overview

Activity Aide at Franciscan Ministries in Homer Glen, IL. This is an onsite, Part Time position with a salary of $16.00 - $17.00 per hour. Franciscan Ministries is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for those they serve. This role is responsible for developing and implementing recreational activities and engagement opportunities that support the well-being of residents, fostering a culture of engagement and enhancing their quality of life.

What you'll do

• Serve as a passionate advocate to create and maintain a culture of engagement by actively promoting and championing Life Enrichment services throughout the community.
• Encourage, motivate, inspire, and minimize barriers for residents to participate in daily activities and engagement opportunities.
• Assist the Life Enrichment department with administrative tasks, including copying, faxing, typing memorandum, and answering phones.
• Lead and assist with group and one-on-one activities.
• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing and evaluating activities.
• Escort residents to and from activities.
• Drive community bus for Life Enrichment outings and/or resident medical appointments.
• Complete all documentation necessary to be compliant with state and federal regulations.
• Utilize the community engagement system, LifeLoop, and community medical records system.
• Attend and participate in meetings.
• Assist with volunteer coordination.
• Assist with maintenance of community pet.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and neat environment for residents.
• Ensure programs are properly set-up and cleaned-up.
• Support with set-up and clean-up of seasonal, celebratory, and holiday décor.
• Complete ongoing continuing education.
• Help to maintain adequate department supply inventory.
• Support the training process of new associates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and procedures.

What we're looking for

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Experience

Up to 1 year experience working with seniors preferred; 1+ years of senior activity engagement preferred

Skills & competencies

part time

activity aide

homer glen il

franciscan ministries

life enrichment

seniors

healthcare

recreation

engagement

activities

resident care

illinois

About the employer

Franciscan Ministries is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.