Activity Aide - Evening Shift 11a-7p. PT / FT

Serenity Estates of Morris is a 142-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation center, located in Morris, Illinois. We have an excellent opportunity for a Part-Time / Full-Time Activity Aide.

We are a fast paced, high volume facility specializing in short term rehabilitation. We are seeking Activity Aide’s to join our healthcare team. In this position, you will provide residents with care and tend to their daily needs. A keen attention to detail, patience, and compassion are required.

The primary purpose of this job position is to assist in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of recreational, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual programs, in accordance with the resident’s assessment and care plan, and as may be directed by your supervisors.

Hours for this position are:

9am-5:30pm

11am -7pm

3pm -7pm

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing & evaluating the activity programs & quality assurance program in this facility for the Activities Department. Observe resident attendance, mood, behavior, and degree of involvement so that the facility activities & resident progress are evaluated, by noting, reporting and charting resident behavior. Assume the authority, responsibility & accountability of Activity Assistant/Aide. Ensure that all charted activity progress notes are informative and descriptive of the services provided and indicate the resident’s response to the service.
• Develop & maintain a good working rapport with other departments within the facility to assure that daily activities can be performed without interruption. Create & maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the facility.
• Assist in preparing activity rooms/areas for scheduled activity programs. Recommend to your supervisor the equipment and supply needs of the activity department.
• Assist in cleaning up activity areas after completing activity functions.
• Follow the care plan in providing daily activities for resident.
• Purchase department supplies, clothing and personal items for the residents.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information & follow facility guidelines in reporting non-compliance with said guidelines & treat residents with dignity at all times.
• Oversee residents engaged in scheduled activities to promote the physical, social, and mental well-being of residents by applying experience in activities and knowledge of diagnoses and conditions of residents.
• Assists in-room residents by visiting with them, writing letters, running errands, and perform assistance with crafts, projects, etc., as necessary.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance available to full-time employees

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• * Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of this position.
• Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and at times, hostile people within the facility.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $16