Activity Aide

• Salary: $15.50
• Schedule:   Full time/Part time 

Our center: 

Joliet Terrace is an Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) that has 120 Medicaid beds, proudly serving the behavioral/psych population – with a 5 Star Quality Measure rating & 4 Stars overall. 

Location:  We are next door to a church & school, we are situation in a quiet area that is 1.5 miles from I-80; a very easy to commute.

What you will do in this role: 

• Officially we title this job an Activities Aide, but in other centers it may be called an Activity Aide, Activities Assistant, or even a Life Enrichment Coordinator.

When you are a patient, games and entertainment can be the highlight of your day.  As an Activity / Activities Aide you will help to keep our short term stay residents engaged in their recovery and rehab.  With long-term residents, you will be providing life enrichment events, often focused on cognitive and memory retention.  This could involve leading an exercise group, playing card games, or reading a book to someone that is confined to their room. 

• Every day can be a little more fun than the next.

What’s in it for you: 

• Flexible scheduling with rotating weekends
• Casual Fridays twice a month – This is only for Crestwood Terrace
• Team-oriented and collaborative culture
• Employee recognition program
• Annual merit increase opportunities
• Robust benefits package, including a retirement savings plan
• Refer-a-Friend programs – Our #3 source of new employees is referrals from our existing team members.  Great employees refer other great workers.  Come join us.

From our new employee survey:

• 82% surveyed said “People here are willing to give a little extra to get the job done right.”
• 89% surveyed said “When I look at what we accomplished, I feel a sense of pride.”

Join us and be the reason someone smiles today. 

Activity / Activities Aide:  Officially we title this job an Activities Aide, but in other centers it may be called an Activity Aide, Activities Assistant, or even a Life Enrichment Coordinator.

What we need from you:

• Must possess a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Prior experience as an activity aide in a long-term care facility preferred
• Must have computer knowledge
• Must be able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of twenty-five (25) pounds
• Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment physical and criminal history background check
• We follow the CMS & IDPH rules for the Covid-19 vaccine.  You should be fully vaccinated or you will be required to submit an exemption.  Details will be discussed during your interview.   

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply.  Join us and be the reason someone smiles today.

• Are you in school to become a Recreational (Rec) Therapist (CTRS)?  This would be the perfect entry level position for you while you are learning.

What we’re doing to keep you safe:

• PPE:  No PPE Shortages here!  We have PPE (including N95 & Surgical masks) for our team members.  Join us and we’ll keep you protected!
• Virtual interviews, utilizing ‘video chat’ apps and software
• Temperature screenings and routine health checks
• And more …

Note: 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.