Life Enrichment - Activity Aide

Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center Rockford , IL 61101

Posted 1 week ago

Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center is a retirement community committed to providing our residents and staff with the upmost dignity and respect. We have served the community for 55 years, and we pride ourselves on the care that we have provided.

We are seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a full-time Life Enrichment Activity Aide. The ideal candidate is outgoing, energetic, and compassionate. Having fun at work is a job requirement!

Standard schedule:

  • Tuesday- Friday:: 8:30AM-5:00PM

  • Saturday: 8:00AM-4:30PM

General Job Duties:

Join our dynamic Life Enrichment team to use your creativity and joy to enrich the lives of our residents! You will help implement activities that set residents up for success and ensure they experience the fullness that life has to offer. Your positive vibes will be reciprocated through the smiles and laugher of our residents.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (preferred):

  • Ability to pay attention to a variety of details at one time.
  • Ability to communicate well with departmental staff to create collaboration in meeting quality of life needs for each resident, including some Dementia-specific programming.
  • Ability to show warmth, love, and compassion and to make residents feel comfortable.
  • Comfortable working in a Christian centered environment, including reading the Bible and praying before meals.
  • Ability to adapt approach for conversation or activity engagement based on each residents ability.
  • Physical condition allowing for normal activity duties including but not limited to; lifting, bending, twisting, stooping, reaching, grabbing, pushing or pulling up to 20lbs., standing or walking an entire shift, use of arms and hands with dexterity.
  • The ability with amplification, if necessary, to be heard clearly in front of group.
  • Dependability & Punctuality
  • High school graduate or equivalent.
  • Ability to read and follow regulations and instructions.

Fairhaven Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance*
  • Optional Voluntary Life insurance *
  • Optional Short-term disability (STD) insurance*
  • Company-paid Life insurance*
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • Generous Paid time off (PTO) Policy
  • Reduced priced employee lunches
  • Available for full-time employees

Please apply today!

General Notice: This description is a general overview and should not be construed as exhaustive. This posting does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to modification.

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