What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity Aide position at Accolade Healthcare?
About Us
At Accolade Healthcare, we put an emphasis on the satisfaction of our team members, understanding that a foundation built on quality patient care starts with the people providing the care. Our goal is to care for our staff with respect, empathy, and appreciation. Providing our professional staff with safe and efficient equipment to complete their mission is our priority. Accolade is committed to never being satisfied with industry norms and standards – instead, always searching for creative methods to equip our team with the tools necessary to achieve success.
Job Summary
As an Activity Aide, you will be responsible for executing the daily activity calendar requirements established by the Activity Director. You will continually encourage and maintain the highest quality of life for each resident, ensuring their needs and preferences are met. An Activity Aide plays a vital role in fostering a positive and engaging environment for residents.
Pay Rate
Pay Rate: $16-18 per hour
Benefits
Benefits:
As an Activity Aide, your responsibilities include:
To succeed as an Activity Aide, you will need:
As an Activity Aide, you must meet the following physical requirements:
At Accolade Healthcare, we put an emphasis on the satisfaction of our team members, understanding that a foundation built on quality patient care starts with the people providing the care. Our goal is to care for our staff with respect, empathy, and appreciation. Providing our professional staff with safe and efficient equipment to complete their mission is our priority. Accolade is committed to never being satisfied with industry norms and standards – instead, always searching for creative methods to equip our team with the tools necessary to achieve success.
Job Summary
As an Activity Aide, you will be responsible for executing the daily activity calendar requirements established by the Activity Director. You will continually encourage and maintain the highest quality of life for each resident, ensuring their needs and preferences are met. An Activity Aide plays a vital role in fostering a positive and engaging environment for residents.
Pay Rate
Pay Rate: $16-18 per hour
Benefits
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision and additional other voluntary benefits
- 401k with company match
- Generous Paid Leave Policy
- Free uniforms after hire
- Daily Pay partner
- Newly renovated breakrooms - fully stocked beverages
- Monthly Employee Appreciation Events and Celebrations
As an Activity Aide, your responsibilities include:
- Providing feedback to the Activity Director to monitor the achievement of facility and program goals through a team approach.
- Charting daily on each resident’s involvement in activities.
- Leading interactive activity programs that consistently strive to enhance residents' quality of life.
- Conducting daily activities on schedules that may vary.
- Performing other related duties as assigned to ensure resident well-being and engagement.
- Other duties as assigned.
To succeed as an Activity Aide, you will need:
- A high school education or equivalent (required).
- At least 1 year of experience in the healthcare field, volunteering, or personal experience (preferred).
- The ability to read and write in English.
- A valid Illinois driver’s license.
- Strong time management skills.
- Empathy, compassion, understanding, and enthusiasm.
- A personable, friendly, energetic, and positive demeanor with a sense of humor.
- The ability to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and occasionally hostile individuals.
- Effective communication skills.
As an Activity Aide, you must meet the following physical requirements:
- Ability to push, pull, or carry up to 50 pounds.
- Capability to lift equipment, supplies, and occasionally move furniture.
- Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday.
Salary : $16 - $18