Memory Care Activity Aide - Peoria, United States - Accolade Healthcare of Peoria
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Memory Care Activity Aide-
Accolade Healthcare of Peoria
Peoria, IL 61601
Part-time
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Job Type
Part-time
Activity Aide - 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.
Responsible for providing activities to individuals with dementia or Alzheimer's disease in a safe, structured environment.QUALIFICATIONS
- Hold a high school education or equivalent.
- Prefer at least 1 year experience working in the healthcare field, volunteering or personal experience, experience with dementia or Alzheimer's disease preferred but not required.
- 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.
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