Activity / Activities Aide - Behavioral Health Center

Job Description

Company Description

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: $15.00/hr

Status: Full Time; PM shift

Schedule: 1-9pm, with an every-other weekend rotation

About Bourbonnais Terrace:

Our Healthcare center serves 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.

Here, you’re more than your job title. You’re part of a family. 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.

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: Many people even bike or walk to work!

Positive environment: A happy, welcoming place where you’re valued.Job Description

When you're a patient, games, music, and entertainment 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 events, ranging from fitness and games to music and arts

Lead stimulating individual cognitive and memory retention activities for our long-term residents

Maintain accurate documentation in PointClickCare (EMR system)

Collaborate with our health care teams to individualize your approach

You may be asked to drive and escort residents to off-site events, appointments or activities utilizing our facility van

Why Join Us?

You’ll make a difference every day in someone’s life

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?

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

Prior experience as an Activity Aide in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), Intermediate Care Facility (ICF), or Assisted Living Facility (ALF) is strongly preferred.

The ideal candidate is outgoing, compassionate, and skilled at creating a welcoming environment that encourages resident involvement and participation.

Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) or patient documentation systems is preferred.

Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).

If assigned transport (driving) responsibilities, must maintain a valid driver’s license and meet the organization’s motor vehicle record and insurance eligibility requirements.

Additional Information

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.

Full-time