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Activity Assistant

Fair Oaks Health Care Center
CRYSTAL LAKE, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/19/2026
Position:  Activity Aide
Location:  Fair Oaks Health Care Center - Crystal Lake, IL (on-site position)
Status:  Part-Time
Schedule:  Every other weekend 8:30am to 3:30pm OR 3:30pm to 7:30pm.  Also available 3:30pm to 7:30 pm some week days.
 
Job Summary:
Show up smiling.  Run programs according to our monthly calendar.  Interact with residents throughout the day.  Complete assessments as needed.  Help plan the activities for the following month.  Encourage all residents to participate in activities.  Perform one to ones and document as needed. 
 
Compensation:           $16.00 per hour
 
Benefits:
  • Health insurance options designed for flexibility
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • 401(K) with employer match
  • PTO, True Flexible Scheduling 
  • Tuition reimbursement and continuing education
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Referral bonuses, employee discounts, early wage access
**Benefits vary by employment status (full-time, part-time, casual)**
 
Key Responsibilities:
  • Begin each shift by greeting all residents
  • Review the activities for your shift and prepare/gather any and all supplies needed.
  • Encourage residents to attend activities for your shift (talk them up!)
  • Smile and be joyful
  • Perform assessments and documentation as needed
  • Follow the calendar 
  • As an activity team member, you spend the most time with our residents, get to know them.
Qualifications:
Must be 16 years old or older
Must enjoy getting to know and working with the elderly
Must be positive and ability to spread smiles 
 
What You Can Expect:
  • Hiring Manager contact within 1 to 2 business days
  • 1-2 interviews with leadership and mentor
  • Electronic onboarding and paid orientation
  • Community tour, badge, keys and ongoing paid training
 
About Fair Oaks Health Care Center:
Join our 51-bed skilled nursing community, where long-term care meets short-term rehab with heart.  We're proud of our team culture that feels more life family than work.  Here, your voice  matters, your ideas are valued, and your career truly grows.
 
Our community culture is guided by our Core Values:
  • Do the Right Thing
  • Foster Positive Relationships
  • Be Committed
  • Be Innovative
  • Coach, Guide and Lead
 
Equal Opportunity Employer:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected status.

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