CNA & Recreational Aide: Create Meaningful Resident Activities

Citadel Healthcare; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

401(k) with company match

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical insured

Dental, Vision, and Disability ins.

Innovative Training Programs

Opportunity for Growth and Advancement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Citadel Healthcare is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Recreational Services Aide to support planning, implementation and evaluation of recreational and therapeutic programs for residents. The role emphasizes activity programming, resident assistance during outings, and collaboration with families and care teams.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, an active CNA license, and CPR certification or plan to obtain it within 90 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• State Certified Nursing Assistant License/Certificate.
• Current CPR certificate or become certified within 90 days of employment.
• At least one year of prior experience in a relevant role, preferred.
• At least one year of experience working in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Implements activity programming as planned and assigned to meet the functional levels, needs and interests of each resident.
• Assists residents to and from activity programs and outings.
• Maintains good rapport with family members and encourages family support in programs.
• Provides input to the assessment and evaluation of the resident’s participation when requested.
• Communicates a resident’s concerns and responses to interventions to immediate supervisor.
• Supports a resident’s individual needs, preferences, customary routines and choices.
• All other duties, as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Group activity leadership

Education

State CNA license/certification

CPR certification (within 90 days)

Job description

Citadel Healthcare is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Recreational Services Aide to support planning, implementation and evaluation of recreational and therapeutic programs for residents. The role emphasizes activity programming, resident assistance during outings, and collaboration with families and care teams.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, an active CNA license, and CPR certification or plan to obtain it within 90 days.