Activity Aide

The Good Samaritan Home of Quincy • Quincy, IL

12d • $15 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

Good Samaritan Home of Quincy is currently seeking an Activity Aide to join our growing team! Job Summary: The pri mary purpose of your job position is to plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the activity programs for your assigned unit and to help assure quality of life for each resident on an individual basis in accordance with current existing federal, state, and local standards as well as this facility’s established policies and procedures. Pay Range $15.25 - $17.25 Benefits Tuition and Student Loan Reimbursement PTO Benefits Health Insurance: Major Medical, Blessing Be Well at Work Program, and Prescription Card Referral Bonus Dental Vision 401K Employee Assistance Program Holiday Premium Meals for All 3 Shifts Safety Incentive Bonus Paid Bereavement Length of Service Bonus after 1 - 5 years

Requirements

• Must have at least a High School Diploma or GED
• You are passionate, ambitious, eager to improve and computer-literate
• Must exhibit the ability to give instructions to others and to lead.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a long-term care setting preferred (Full-time Activity Aide only)
• 2+ years working in Home Care or related services preferred

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and implement a program of individual and group activities based on the residents’ interest and needs for the assigned unit (Full-time Activity Aide only).
• Identify and document in the resident’s care plan the activity interests, needs, and problems, of the residents (Full-time Activity Aide only).
• Maintain an activity participation record for each resident completed as directed by your supervisor.
• Attend resident care conferences for assigned unit as a member of the interdisciplinary team as able (Full-time Activity Aide only).
• Complete Activity Assessment within 7 days of admission, updating quarterly and annually (Full-time Activity Aide only).
• Carry out 1:1 visits as determined with Activity Director with the purpose of meeting resident’s activity interests on an individual basis (Full-time Activity Aide only).
• Hold monthly neighborhood activity councils as directed by the Activity Director (Full-time Activity Aide only).
• Assume responsibility for the proper care and maintenance of equipment, supplies, and decorations.
• Maintain assigned storage areas as directed by the Activity Director.
• Implement community outings as directed by the Activity Director (Full-time Activity Aide only).
• Implement evenings, weekend functions, and special events as necessary (Full-time Activity Aide only).
• Take part in in-service education and attend all in-service sessions relating to the Activity Program.
• May be responsible for the supervision of volunteers as directed by your supervisor.
• Responsible for the safety of residents under his/her supervision.
• Follow all facility safety policies and procedures.
• Assist in all maintenance of activity equipment and supplies.

Benefits

• Tuition and Student Loan Reimbursement
• PTO Benefits
• Health Insurance: Major Medical, Blessing Be Well at Work Program, and Prescription Card
• Referral Bonus
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• Employee Assistance Program
• Holiday Premium
• Meals for All 3 Shifts
• Safety Incentive Bonus
• Paid Bereavement
• Length of Service Bonus after 1 - 5 years

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED