Life Enrichment Coordinator- part time day shift

Activity / Activities Aide

• Start Date:  ASAP, we have a new employee orientation class starting soon
• Hourly Wage: $17.50/hour    
• Shift: part time 9am - 5pm 
• Schedule: 2-3 shifts per week plus an every other weekend rotation

Community Care Center is a skilled nursing facility that cares for adults who need extra support. Some of our residents are here short term to recover after surgery or illness. Others live with us long term, including those with Alzheimer’s or memory loss.  We also have a unit that cares for those suffering from mental illness.  Every person here depends on us, and we take that responsibility to heart.

At Community Care Center, you are more than a job title. You are part of a team that truly makes a difference. Whether you are preparing meals, keeping our building clean, or helping create a comfortable space, your work brings dignity, comfort, and connection to the people who call Community Care Center home.

You don’t need years of experience to make an impact here; kindness, reliability, and pride in your work go a long way.

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

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• 🤗 Friendly, family-like team: coworkers who support and respect one another
• 🏡 Meaningful work: Every task you do helps make someone’s day better.
• 😊 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.

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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.