Activities Assistant

Ascension Healthcare; La Grange Park (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors through personalized care. This role involves facilitating engaging activities that support individual treatment plans and foster community connections. With a focus on patient well-being, you'll play a vital part in creating a safe and enjoyable environment. As part of a nationally recognized non-profit organization, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful impact in the lives of residents and their families. Embrace a rewarding career where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Long-term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs

Qualifications

• Experience in facilitating activity-based programs for patient care.
• Ability to conduct assessments to meet treatment goals.

Responsibilities

• Perform activity-based programs supporting patient care plans.
• Conduct assessments to meet individual treatment goals.
• Maintain a clean and organized treatment area.

Skills

Patient Care

Activity Facilitation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

**Details**

+ **Department:** Activity Recreation Therapy

+ **Schedule:** Part-time, Day Shift

+ **Facility:** Bethlehem Woods

+ **Location:** La Grange Park, IL

+ **Salary:** $17.50 to $20.90 per hour

**Benefits**

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

_Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer._

**Responsibilities**

Perform activity based programs in support of patient care plan.

+ Conduct assessment of activity needs to meet individual treatment goals and objectives.

+ Facilitate and participate in activity-related projects and events.

+ Keep treatment area clean, safe, and organized.

+ Perform clerical tasks as assigned.

**Requirements**

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

+ One or more of the following required:

+ BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

+ Heart Saver AED obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

+ High school diploma or GED preferred.

**Additional Preferences**

+ Rotating Schedule as follows:

+ Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday, 9A to 4P

+ Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, 9A to 4P

**Why Join Our Team**

Ascension Living is a nationally recognized non-profit senior living provider offering rewarding career opportunities in numerous locations across 11 states and Washington D.C. As part of our Independent Living, Assisted Living, Short-term Rehabilitation, Memory Support or Long-term Care teams, you will be empowered to provide compassionate, personalized care and develop lasting relationships with our residents and their loved ones.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

**Equal Employment Opportunity Employer**

Ascension Senior Living will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

**E-Verify Statement**

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