Activities Assistant

Activities Assistant – Full Time

The Birches Assisted Living and Memory Care

Location:

Clarendon Hills, IL 60514.

Schedule – 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday (full-time).

Overview

The primary purpose of your job position is to implement the programming that allows successful aging and support for our residents living with memory loss and their families. You will build and support meaningful relationships with residents, creating a fun, positive, creative, and inspirational atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Implementing and coordinating activities that support residents’ intellectual, spiritual, social, and physical abilities.
• Building relationships with residents to foster growth regardless of age or cognitive abilities.
• Working with the memory care neighborhood, Encore, to create purposeful events.
• Ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for residents during activities.
• Collaborating with other staff to ensure consistent care and support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (minimum).
• On-the-job training provided; passion for supporting older adults.
• Driver’s license required to drive bus for outings.
• Preferred:
  Experience in senior living or related industry.
• Preferred:
  Experience working with residents living with memory loss.
• Preferred:
  Experience as an Activities Assistant.

Pay Rate – $15.00–$16.00 per hour, based on education and experience.

Benefits

• Privately owned small business with a long-standing, supportive culture.
• Discounted, homemade employee meals.
• Employee & Family Assistance Program.
• Retirement Savings Program.
• On-the-job training and education accommodations.
• Employee wellness and Successful Aging support.
• Cross-training into multiple departments.
• Unlimited referral bonuses.
• Part-time employees eligible for accrued paid leave based on hours worked.
• Referral bonus to fill open positions: $1000 per person.
• Medical insurance with three different offerings.
• Dental options (two).
• Accrued paid leave based on tenure: 2–5 weeks.
• Six paid holidays (double-time if working on holiday).
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Voluntary life insurance.
• Continuing education reimbursement.

We are looking for a fun, creative, supportive, and flexible individual who loves working with older adults and creating purposeful events.

Seniority Level

Entry Level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Administrative