Activity Aide

The Avenue at Aurora is a post-hospital rehabilitation and skilled nursing care facility offering a distinctive experience not commonly found in traditional care settings. With a hotel-like atmosphere and all-private suites, our environment is designed to promote comfort, dignity, and healing. We are proud to provide some of the area’s highest levels of rehabilitation, nursing, and medical support for individuals transitioning from hospital to home. Our team is dedicated to delivering compassionate physical, medical, emotional, and spiritual care in a respectful and uplifting setting.

We’re looking for a compassionate and creative Activities Assistant to help enrich the lives of our residents through engaging programs and events. If you enjoy working with seniors and making a meaningful impact, we’d love to meet you!

Job Duties:

Assist in planning and leading individual and group activities
Organize and maintain activity supplies
Document resident participation and support Resident Council meetings
Coordinate evening/weekend events and community programs
Conduct room visits and personalized activities
Ensure safety and infection control during sessions
Collaborate with staff, families, and service providers

Qualifications:

Experience in activities programming or long-term care preferred
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Creative and adaptable to various resident needs
Knowledge of infection control and safety procedures
Professional, dependable, and team-oriented
Able to move throughout the facility and interact with residents empathetically

Make a difference every day—apply now and help us create a vibrant, caring community!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their actual or perceived gender, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

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