Activity / Activities Aide - Full Time Day Shift

Activities/Activity Aide - also called a Life Enrichment Coordinator

• Start Date:  ASAP, we have a new employee orientation class starting soon
  • Orientation Note:  Our New Employee Orientations are held every other Wednesday, starting at 10:30am.  You will need to attend the full day.
• Hourly Wage:  $16.00/hr + benefits
• Shift:  8 hour shifts; full time
• Schedule:  7:30am - 3pm with an every weekend (Saturday and Sunday) rotation

About Crestwood Terrace:

Here, you’re more than your job title, you’re part of a family that truly cares. Every day, you’ll make a difference in the lives of people who need kindness, patience, and support. Whether you’re preparing a meal, keeping our center clean, or greeting someone with a smile, your work brings comfort and connection to our residents.

Located in a quiet neighborhood surrounded by trees, we are serving mental health patients.  Our residents are adults working to rebuild their psychological health and independence. They count on us. We take pride in creating a warm, welcoming home where everyone feels respected and cared for.

Be part of something meaningful.  Your work here changes lives.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• 🤗 Friendly, family-like team: Supportive coworkers who genuinely care about each other.
• 🏡 Meaningful work: Every task you do helps make someone’s day better.
• 🚴‍♂️ Easy commute: Quiet neighborhood — many people even bike or walk to work!
• 😊 Positive environment: A happy, welcoming place where you’re valued.

When you're a patient, games, music, and engagement can be the highlight of your day. We know that emotional well-being is just as important as clinical care, and that’s where you come in.

We’re seeking an Activity Aide to involve residents in a therapeutic engagement program.  You will help residents with life enrichment activities and a variety of entertainment options to help keep them engaged in their recovery programs.  We are seeking candidates with a strong background in sports, culture, music, and traditional recreational activities, to help bring joy, structure, and stimulation to those in our care.

What You’ll Do

✅ Lead engaging group activities, ranging from fitness and games to music and arts
✅ Lead stimulating individual cognitive and memory retention events for our long-term residents
✅ Contribute to programs that keep short-term patients motivated and engaged
✅ Maintain accurate documentation in PointClickCare (EMR system)
✅ Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to individualize programming

Why Join Us?

• 💡 You’ll make a difference every day in the lives of those working toward recovery
• 🎉 Every day brings an opportunity to create joy and connection
• 🤝 Supportive, team-based behavioral health environment
• 📈 Growth opportunities and full benefits

Ready to participate in activities/events full of purpose and possibility?
Apply today and help our residents heal, connect, and thrive

Activities Aide (in other centers this may be called a Life Enrichment Coordinator)

• Must possess a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Prior experience as an Activity Aide in a setting/facility strongly 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

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.

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.