Activities Assistant

Complete Care - Illinois; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Complete Care at Margate Park in Chicago, IL is seeking a Full-Time Activities Assistant to join our caring team. This role requires every-other-weekend availability and involves leading group and one-on-one programs to promote social interaction and cognitive engagement for residents.

You will collaborate with the Activities Director to plan creative events, assist residents with mobility, document attendance, and report observations to the nursing team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a long-term care facility.
• Artistic background or previous instruction from a Certified Activity Consultant.
• Proven ability to lead group programs and work independently or with a team.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and maintain a high-energy, fast-paced workflow.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility to work full-time hours, including every other weekend.

Responsibilities

• Program Leadership: Implement scheduled group and one-on-one programs that foster social interaction and cognitive stimulation.
• Resident Engagement: Spend meaningful time with residents, assisting with mobility and encouraging participation in activities.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate attendance records and report key observations to the nursing team.
• Coordination: Work with the Activities Director to plan creative events and manage decorations.
• Logistics: Set up and break down activity areas, ensuring supplies are organized.

Skills

Long-term care experience

Artistic background

Certified Activity Consultant training

Leadership

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Communication skills

Full-time with weekend rotation

Job description

Complete Care at Margate Park | Chicago, IL
Status: Full-Time (Every Other Weekend Required)
Complete Care at Margate Park is dedicated to improving lives through high-quality healthcare and extraordinary compassion. We are actively seeking an energetic and creative Full-Time Activities Assistant to join our team, with a commitment to working every other weekend. We offer a supportive environment where your contributions are celebrated and colleagues feel like family. To provide our staff with financial flexibility, we offer the option to get paid daily, allowing you to access your earned wages on your own schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Leadership: Implement scheduled group and one-on-one programs that foster social interaction and cognitive stimulation.
• Resident Engagement: Spend meaningful time with residents, assisting with mobility and encouraging participation in a long-term care setting.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate attendance records and monitor resident behavior, reporting key observations to the nursing team.
• Coordination: Work with the Activities Director to plan creative events and manage holiday decorations.
• Logistics: Set up and break down activity areas, ensuring supplies are organized and inventoried.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: Previous experience working in a long-term care facility.
• Training: An artistic background or previous instruction from a Certified Activity Consultant.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead group programs and work effectively both independently and as part of a group.
• Physicality: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and maintain a high-energy, fast-paced workflow.
• Communication: Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Availability: Flexibility to work full-time hours, including every other weekend.

Preferred Skills

• Teamwork: A supportive team player who leads by example and contributes to a positive culture.
• Composure: Ability to maintain a positive attitude, exercise sound judgment, and remain composed in stressful situations.
• Efficiency: Highly organized, efficient, and able to manage daily tasks with minimal supervision.

Complete Care at Margate Park is an equal opportunity employer.