Activities / Activity Aide - Days/PMs combo shift at Transitional Care Management

Crestwood, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Mar, 26

Salary

16.0

Posted On

05 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Activity Leadership, Cognitive Events, Documentation, Collaboration, Life Enrichment, Engagement, Therapeutic Programs, Fitness Activities, Arts, Games, Music, Recreational Activities, Patient Motivation, Teamwork, Communication, Basic Computer Knowledge

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Company Description Activity / Activities Aide Start Date: ASAP, we have a new employee orientation class starting soon Hourly Wage: $16.00/hr + full benefit package Shift: Full-time 8 hour shift Schedule: This position will have a combination of shifts: both Day and PM shifts. You must be able to work all shifts: 7:30AM - 3:30PM, 11:00 AM-7:00PM, and 11:30 AM -7:30PM with an every other weekend rotation Check out our 5 star Google reviews! When you're a patient, games, music, and engagement can be the highlight of your day. At Crestwood Terrace, we know that emotional well-being is just as important as clinical care — and that’s where you come in. We’re seeking an Activity Aide to engage residents in a therapeutic program in our behavioral health facility. This is not a therapist's position, but you will help residents with life enrichment and entertainment to help keep them engaged in their recovery programs while they are with us. We are seeking candidates with a strong background in sports, culture, music, and traditional recreational activities, to help bring joy, structure, and stimulation to those in our care. Job Description What You’ll Do ✅ Lead engaging daily activities, ranging from fitness and games to music and arts ✅ Create stimulating cognitive and memory retention events for long-term residents ✅ Contribute to programs that keep short-term patients motivated and engaged ✅ Maintain accurate documentation in PointClickCare (EMR system) ✅ Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to individualize programming Why Join Us? 💡 You’ll make a difference every day in the lives of those working toward recovery 🎉 Every day brings an opportunity to create joy and connection 🤝 Supportive, team-based behavioral health environment 📈 Growth opportunities and full benefits Ready to participate in activities/events full of purpose and possibility? Apply today and help our residents heal, connect, and thrive Qualifications Activity / Activities Aide: 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. What we need from you: You must have the availability to work all shifts - see times above Must possess a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) Prior experience as an activity aide in a long-term care facility preferred Must have basic computer knowledge to navigate our medical record system for documentation purposes 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 If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply. Join us and be the reason someone smiles today. Are you in school to become a Recreational (Rec) Therapist (CTRS)? This would be the perfect entry level position for you while you are learning. Additional Information Note: This overview/Ad is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. More information will be disclosed during your interview and on the formal Job Description. This center is managed by TRANSITIONAL CARE MANAGEMENT. We currently provide comprehensive management services to several inpatient healthcare centers throughout Northern IL & the Chicagoland area. These settings include Long-term Care Skilled Nursing (SNFs), Short-term Care Rehabilitation, Intermediate Care (ICFs), and Behavioral Health Service (SMHRFs) centers. Each center is unique; offering you a variety of long-term career opportunities.

Responsibilities

The Activities Aide will lead engaging daily activities and create stimulating cognitive events for residents. They will also maintain documentation and collaborate with care teams to individualize programming.