Activities / Activity Aide

Transitional Care Management•Crestwood, IL

4h•$16•Onsite

About The Position

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. Crestwood Terrace is an Intermediate Care Facility, providing care to the mentally ill/behavior health population (ages 21 and up). Located in a quiet neighborhood, we are one of 3 medical centers on our street. We have a close-knit team that has FUN and even produced a Crestwood Family Christmas card. Casual Fridays, Ugly Christmas sweater contest, t-shirt slogan contests… It’s a happy place to work.

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
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.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as an activity aide in a long-term care facility.
Currently in school to become a Recreational (Rec) Therapist (CTRS).

Responsibilities

Help to keep short-term stay residents engaged in their recovery and rehab.
Provide life enrichment events for long-term residents, often focused on cognitive and memory retention.
Lead an exercise group.
Play card games.
Read a book to someone that is confined to their room.