What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity / Activities Aide - PM shift position at Bourbonnais Terrace?
Company DescriptionActivity / Activities AideSalary: $15.00/hour benefitsSchedule: Full-time status with a combination Days & PM scheduleExample: 3 weekday shifts will be 1:00 pm -9:00 pm and 2 weekday shifts will be 9a-5pm. This will also involve an every other weekend rotation and the weekend shifts will be 1:00 pm -9:00 pm.You will need to be able to work both shifts and this full schedule to be considered.Our center: Bourbonnais Terrace is a Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Facility (SMHRF) that has 147 beds and provides psychological rehab treatment to individuals seeking to recover from their illness or chemical dependency. The Administrator often says, “Our focus is recovery and rehabilitation” while we prepare our residents to return home and to the community.Location: The center is 2 miles from I-57 and just down the street from Snowbarger Athletic Park (& the former Bears Training Camp). It’s an easy commute.Job DescriptionWhen you're a patient, games, music, and engagement can be the highlight of your day. At Bourbonnais 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.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 programmingWhy 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 thriveQualificationsActivity / Activities AideWhat we need from you:High school graduate or equivalent.One year experience working with the elderly and the physically and/or mentally impaired in an Activity Department, or an equivalent combination of training and experience is preferred.Valid Driver's License and must be 25 years old or older.Additional InformationNote: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.Join us and love what you do again!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.
Salary : $140,000 - $170,000