Recreational Aide — Social & Wellness Programs (Daily Pay)

Citadel of Sterling; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Citadel of Sterling is seeking a Recreational Services Aide to support planning, implementation and evaluation of activity programs for residents, aligned with care plans. You will help coordinate outings, lead group activities and monitor resident participation.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, at least one year in a relevant role and healthcare experience; strong English communication; and a willingness to engage families and support individualized routines in a compassionate

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to perform the tasks required and lead groups in activities.

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 literacy

Group leadership

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Citadel of Sterling is seeking a Recreational Services Aide to support planning, implementation and evaluation of activity programs for residents, aligned with care plans. You will help coordinate outings, lead group activities and monitor resident participation.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, at least one year in a relevant role and healthcare experience; strong English communication; and a willingness to engage families and support individualized routines in a compassionate