Activities Assistant – 1st Shift Part-Time

Apostolic Christian Restmor in Morton, IL is looking for a part-time Activities Assistant!

POSITION SUMMARY:

Carries out and implements activity services in accordance with the social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and spiritual needs of residents.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
Plans, leads, and evaluates resident programs
Tracks and updates resident attendance at programs
Participates in the development of resident goals and interventions through assessment and Care Plan process
Aides residents to and from activity programs
Provides limited supervision of volunteers while engaged in activity programs
Performs one-to-one interventions or support for residents as needed
Assists with the design and upkeep of bulletin boards, resident room calendars, and daily sheets
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to see, hear and speak.
Experience with or exposure to individuals with cognitive or functional deficits preferred.
General working knowledge of computers.
High energy level.
Positive attitude and caring approach required.
Must respect the Christian principles and mission under which ACR is operated.
This is a part-time role for 15-20 hours/week.

Candidates must have availability to work shifts within the following time-frames: Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays 8:30am-4:30pm as well as a weekend & holiday rotation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Frequent standing, sitting, walking, pushing/pulling, bending/standing, reaching, climbing.

Occasionally lifting up to 25lbs.

Some exposure to potentially hazardous equipment, chemicals and infectious waste.