Life Enrichment Ambassador

Bourbonnais Terrace; Bourbonnais (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Educational assistance program

Retirement savings plan

Refer-a-Friend programs

Annual merit increase opportunities

Job summary

Bourbonnais Terrace is seeking an Activities Assistant to support the long-term care team in Bourbonnais, IL. The role focuses on planning and leading engaging activities that promote participation and recovery for residents, while collaborating with the Activities team to align with individual goals.

The position offers flexible scheduling, a supportive team, and opportunities for growth within a family-like environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in a long-term care or post-acute care setting is preferred but not required.
• Basic computer knowledge required.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must be able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of twenty-five pounds
• Ability to stand for one-hour intervals for up to 75% of the workday
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment physical examination

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and leading recreational, social, educational, and therapeutic activities that encourage participation, recovery, independence, and meaningful connections.
• Work collaboratively with the Activities team to support each resident's individual goals and recovery journey and communicate any concerns to the Activity Director.
• Monitor participation, document progress, and help evaluate the effectiveness of programs.
• Bring fresh ideas to create engaging events, seasonal celebrations, and meaningful daily activities.
• Build positive relationships with residents while promoting social interaction, confidence, and meaningful engagement.

Skills

Basic computer skills

English literacy

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Bourbonnais Terrace - Bourbonnais, IL 60914

Salary Range: $18.00 - $18.00 Hourly

Start Date: ASAP, we have a new employee orientation class starting soon

Schedule: Flexible schedule, great for candidates in school.

Shift: Days and PM shifts

New grads: New grads welcome!

You’re not just your job title. Your role here extends far beyond your job description. You are a friend and family member to each resident. You know their name and their story. You are providing compassion and companionship to those in our care. This family aspect is what sets us apart from other health care sectors.

When someone becomes a patient here, each of us becomes their partner on their journey to healthy living. No matter the illness, injury or limitation.

Join us and make a connection of your own. Join us and make a difference in someone’s life.

A little more about our center:

• We are eager to help you excel in your career – ask us about our educational assistance program.
• Our residents frequently tell us, they love it here!
• We have a close-knit family-like team – come join us.

Job Description

The purpose of this position to is to assist the Activities team in creating a positive, engaging, and supportive environment for adults receiving long-term care and mental health services. Working alongside the Activities team, this position assists with planning and leading recreational, social, educational, and therapeutic activities that encourage participation, recovery, independence, and meaningful connections.

• Assist in planning and leading fun, engaging and therapeutic activities that encourage guest participation, socialization and personal growth.
• Work collaboratively with the Activities team to support each resident's individual goals and recovery journey and communicate any concerns to the Activity Director.
• Monitor participation, document progress, and help evaluate the effectiveness of programs.
• Bring fresh ideas to create engaging events, seasonal celebrations, and meaningful daily activities.
• Build positive relationships with residents while promoting social interaction, confidence, and meaningful engagement.
• Create a warm, welcoming, and inclusive environment where every reskdent feels respected, valued, and encouraged.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and positive activity environment.
• Perform other duties or responsibilities as assigned.

What’s in it for you:

• A manageable workload (Also - not a lot of lifting)
• Flexible scheduling – we understand when things come up
• A team that takes pride in their work – many have been promoted up to higher positions.
• Employee recognition programs
• Annual merit increase opportunities
• Robust benefits package, including a retirement savings plan
• Refer-a-Friend programs – Bring your friends & earn a $ bonus $.
• Educational Assistance program – We’ll help you $ pay $ for your classes.

Our Administrator would like you to know “We work well together; we help one another and have fun while we’re here. Come join us.”

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working in a long-term care or post-acute care setting is preferred, but not required.
• Basic computer knowledge required.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must be able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of twenty-five pounds
• Ability to stand for one-hour intervals for up to 75% of the workday
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment physical examination

Additional information

• No PPE Shortages here! We have PPE (including N95 & Surgical masks) for our team members.
• Temperature screenings and routine health checks
• On-site vaccinations and more …

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 byTRANSITIONAL 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.