Activity Aide - Peoria, United States - Accolade Healthcare of Peoria

Accolade Healthcare of Peoria

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Peoria, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Activity Aide - Full-time and Part-time

JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for performing the daily activity calendar requirements set by the Activity Director.

Will continually encourage and maintain the highest quality of life for each resident in accordance with their personal needs and preferences.

QUALIFICATIONS

Hold a high school education or equivalent.
Prefer at least 1 year experience working in the healthcare field, volunteering or personal experience
Must be able to read and write English.
Must have a valid, IL driver's license.
Time Management skills
Possess qualities of empathy, compassion, understanding, and enthusiasm
Must be personable, friendly, energetic, positive and have a sense of humor
Must be able to relate to and willing to work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and sometimes hostile people.
Must be able to communicate effectively

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to push, pull or carry 50 pounds.

May be required to lift equipment, supplies, and occasionally move furniture.

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provide feedback to Activity Director for monitoring achievement of facility and program goals
through a team approach.
Chart daily on each residents involvement
Lead an interactive activity program, which constantly strives to enhance the quality of life for each resident.
Activities will be held daily and schedules may vary
Perform other related duties as assigned.