Activity / Activities Aide - Part-time afternoon/evening Shift

Company Description

• Start Date:  ASAP, we have a new employee orientation class starting soon
• Hourly Wage Estimate:    $15.50 per hour
• Status: Part Time, 2-3 shifts during the week, with an every other weekend rotation
• Schedule:  12pm-8pm with an every other weekend rotation(Sat & Sun)

When you're a patient, games, music, and engagement can be the highlight of your day. At Frankfort 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

When you're a patient, games, music, and entertainment can be the highlight of your day. 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 involve residents in a therapeutic engagement program.  You will help residents with life enrichment activities and a variety of entertainment options to help keep them engaged in their recovery programs.  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.

What You’ll Do

• ✅ Lead engaging group events, ranging from fitness and games to music and arts
• ✅ Lead stimulating individual cognitive and memory retention activities for our long-term residents
• ✅ Maintain accurate documentation in PointClickCare (EMR system)
• ✅ Collaborate with our health care teams to individualize your approach
• ✅ You may be asked to drive and/or escort residents to off-site events, appointments or activities utilizing our facility van

Why Join Us?

• 💡 You’ll make a difference every day in someone’s life
• 🎉 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:

• Prior experience as an Activity Aide in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), Intermediate Care Facility (ICF), or Assisted Living Facility (ALF) is strongly preferred.
• The ideal candidate is outgoing, compassionate, and skilled at creating a welcoming environment that encourages resident involvement and participation.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) or patient documentation systems is preferred.
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• If assigned transport (driving) responsibilities, must maintain a valid driver’s license and meet the organization’s motor vehicle record and insurance eligibility requirements.

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.

• We are not seeking recruitment assistance from agencies or search firms for this position. Unsolicited resumes submitted without a valid, written agreement in place will be considered property of the organization, and no fees will be paid if the candidate is hired.

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