Activity Aide

Description

Now Hiring Activity Aides for our Memory Care Unit

Apostolic Christian Skylines is a continuing care retirement community set in a pleasant, wooded area along the Illinois River in Peoria, Illinois. Our full spectrum of senior living options includes skilled nursing care, rehabilitative therapy, assisted living, memory care and independent living.

At Apostolic Christian Skylines we are devoted to our residents' spiritual, emotional and physical well-being. Our heartfelt mission is to help them live as fully and independently as they desire in a loving, supportive Christian environment. We offer serenity and socialization — at their comfort level.

As a member of our Five-Star Quality Rated community’s friendly, qualified staff, you will have the privilege to serve our Residents. At Apostolic Christian Skylines will go all out to make our Residents feel at home the moment they arrive at our door.

Scope of Position: The primary purpose of Activity Aide is to help the director with the assessment of resident abilities, limitations and preferences related to activities. He/she will assist in planning for and providing group and individual activities for the residents. There is also documentation, other record keeping, and attention to the environment.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Follow safety policies and procedures.
2. Handle emergency situations in a calm, effective manner.
3. Address and assist resident’s needs as they arise.
4. Document and maintain accurate activity participation records.
5. Be neat, clean, and appropriately dressed to present a professional appearance to residents and the public.
6. Perform in a cooperative manner other related duties as directed by supervisor.
7. Follow all written and verbal instructions given by the Activity Director.
8. Have effective problem solving solutions and skills.
9. Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
10. Ability to train and motivate others.
11. Organize and implement small and large group activities.
12. Assess residents and participate with the Activity Director in formulating plan of care for each resident.
13. Remind nursing staff of activities scheduled and residents who desire to participate.
14. Assist with transportation of residents to activity area.
15. Notify nursing department of resident's behaviors which may indicate medical concerns.
16. Assist residents to display calendars, pictures, cards or other mementos in their rooms.
17. Deliver and read mail as needed.
18. Keep activity closets organized.
19. Participate in and help promote staff and resident participation in facility wide special activities such as dress up days and special observances.
20. Attend mandatory facility in-services.

Benefits:

Bi-Weekly pay with direct deposit

Experience-based wages with shift and weekend differentials

Health, Dental, Vision and Aflac insurance, if eligible

401K benefits with matching contributions

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

One Free Meal Per Day

Uniform Purchase Program

Bonus Bucks program

Requirements

1. Compassion for the elderly.
2. Maintaining Confidentiality.
3. Ability to work with and understand the needs of the residents, families, and peers.
4. Ability to work independently with little supervision.
5. Know Residents’ Rights.
6. Ability to work every other weekend and rotating holidays.