Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Skip to job details
TP
The PARC Joliet Nursing
Activity Aide
Career Insights for Activities Director
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Illinois data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
An Activities Director oversees the therapeutic and recreational activities for geriatric groups. They may work in a retirement home, nursing home, senior center or healthcare setting.
$51,090 / year median in Illinois
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Activity Aide The PARC Joliet Nursing - 2.5 Joliet, IL Job Details Full-time 8 hours ago Qualifications Long-term care regulations Experience working with individuals with disabilities Working with seniors High school diploma or GED Driver's License Emotional support for patients Older adults Resident rapport building Emotional safety support Experience working with adults with disabilities Patient interaction Full Job Description Responsible for performing the daily activity calendar requirements set by the Activity Director. Required to support and follow the Activity Program's mission, philosophy, policies and procedures and state and federal regulations. Will achieve and maintain the highest quality of life for each resident, with understanding of all psychosocial, medical, and activity needs/preferences.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Hold a high school education or equivalent.
- Have at least 1 year experience working in the healthcare field, volunteering or personal experience with the disabled population.
- Current knowledge of Federal and State activity regulations and/or ability to understand and interpret.
- Be able to read and write English.
- May prefer bi-lingual abilities based off of individual facilities.
- Must have a valid, IL driver's license.
- Must be punctual and time efficient, especially as it relates to following the activity calendar.
- Possess the qualities of empathy, compassion, understanding, enthusiasm, personable, energetic, positive and humorous in order to effectively interact with residents, families, and staff.
- Must be able to relate and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with to the community, other health professionals, outside professional organizations, senior services, government agencies, and any other provider or professional in the community.
- Understand and be able to manage emotional needs of yourself and the staff.