Activity Aide

The Activity Aide role at Franciscan Ministries supports the Life Enrichment department in a senior living community located in Homer Glen, IL. The position assists with planning and delivering recreational activities and engagement opportunities for residents while handling administrative tasks, transportation, and regulatory documentation. The role operates on a schedule that includes group sessions, one-on-one interactions, and community outings.

Responsibilities

• Promote Life Enrichment services internally and externally to support resident engagement.
• Encourage resident participation in scheduled and unscheduled daily activities while minimizing barriers.
• Perform administrative tasks such as copying, faxing, typing monthly calendars, and answering phones.
• Lead and assist with group and one-on-one activities.
• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating activity programs.
• Escort residents to and from activities and events.
• Drive the community bus for Life Enrichment outings and resident medical appointments, following safety guidelines for passenger assistance, assistive device securement, and emergency contact procedures.
• Complete required documentation including service plan assessments, progress notes, and activity attendance records to meet state and federal regulations.
• Use the LifeLoop community engagement system.
• Use the community medical records system.
• Attend meetings such as care plans, in-services, resident council, and Life Enrichment department meetings.
• Assist with volunteer coordination.
• Assist with maintenance of the community pet where applicable.
• Maintain organized, clean activity engagement spaces and resident environments.
• Set up and clean up before and after scheduled and unscheduled programs.
• Support seasonal, celebratory, and holiday community décor setup and cleanup.
• Complete continuing education through the Relias platform and other required training.
• Maintain adequate department supply inventory.
• Support training of new associates in the department.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Up to 1 year of experience working with seniors preferred.
• 1 or more years of senior activity engagement preferred.
• Ability to use basic technology systems.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate a community bus for resident transport and outings.

Benefits

• Pay range of $17.00 to $18.00 per hour.