Anam Care·Cherry Valley, Illinois
The Activity Aide will plan, organize, and lead engaging daily activities for residents with Alzheimer's and dementia. They are responsible for fostering social connections and adapting activities to meet individual cognitive and physical needs.
Part-Time Activity Aide Anam Memory Care is growing, and we are looking for a compassionate, creative, and energetic Part-Time Activity Aide to join our dedicated team in Rockford, Illinois.
If you have a heart for serving seniors and a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and dementia, we would love to meet you.
Position Overview As an Activity Aide, you will work closely with residents in our memory care community to support and implement engaging, purposeful activities designed to enhance quality of life.
You will play an important role in encouraging participation, fostering social connections, and creating moments of joy each day.
Key Responsibilities Assist in planning, organizing, and leading daily activities for residents with Alzheimer's and dementia Encourage and support resident participation in group and one-on-one activities Help create a positive, stimulating, and safe environment Work collaboratively with the care team to meet residents' individual needs Adapt activities to match varying cognitive and physical abilities
Creative, compassionate, and energetic personality Ability to multitask and work effectively in a team environment Strong communication and interpersonal skills 1+ year of experience and/or training in Alzheimer's disease and dementia care preferred CPR certification preferred (required upon employment) Why Join Anam? Supportive, team-oriented environment Opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day Flexible part-time schedule Ongoing training and professional development At Anam, we believe activities are more than entertainment - they are essential to dignity, purpose, and connection. Join us in creating meaningful moments for our residents and their families.
Candidates should be creative and compassionate with strong communication skills and a preference for 1+ year of experience in dementia care. CPR certification is preferred and required upon employment.
Market context
In Illinois, part-time activity aide openings often reflect steady demand in senior care and memory support settings, especially where engagement and daily enrichment are part of resident care. These roles can be competitive because employers look for creativity, compassion, strong communication, and prior dementia care experience, with CPR certification preferred and required after hire. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your schedule fit and prepare to discuss specific activity ideas and resident engagement experience.