Recreational Services Aide

Citadel Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

401(k) with company match

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discount Program

Training Programs

Growth opportunities

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Citadel Healthcare is seeking a Recreational Services Aide to assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating activities for residents, under the supervision of the Recreational Services Director. The role supports residents’ physical, emotional, and psychosocial well-being and aligns with care plans.

Responsibilities include enabling participation, transporting residents to activities, and coordinating with families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required or preferred.
• At least one year of experience in a relevant role is preferred.
• Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implements activity programming to meet residents' needs and interests.
• Assist residents to and from activity programs and outings.
• Maintain rapport with families and encourage family involvement.
• Provide input to assessments and evaluations of resident participation.
• Communicate residents' concerns to the supervisor.
• Support residents' individual needs and routines.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading and writing in English

Verbal and written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Warren Park Health & Living Center is seeking a Recreational Services Aide to join their team! Under the supervision of the Recreational Services Director, the Recreational Services Aide assists in the planning, implementation and evaluation of recreational, physical, emotional and psychosocial programs in accordance with the resident’s assessment and care plan.

Recreational Services Aide Duties and 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.

Recreational Services AideSkills and Abilities:

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.


• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately and independently with patients, families, and other staff members.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills to perform the tasks required and lead groups in activities.

Recreational Services Aide Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• At least one year of prior experience in a relevant role, preferred.


• At least one year of experience working in a healthcare setting.

Physical Requirements:

• Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, extended sitting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, ability to distinguish smells and temperatures, all with or without the aid of mechanical devices is required.


• Limited potential for exposure to environmental hazards. Understanding and adherence to company safety standards and protocols required.

Citadel Healthcare Full-Time Benefits:

• Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation


• 401(k) with company match


• Medical Insurance


• Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Employee Discount Program


• Innovative Training Programs


• Opportunity for Growth and Advancement


• Paid Time Off


• And much more!

Why Citadel?

At Citadel, it’s personal. We’re more than a workplace. We’re a community of caregivers, leaders, and changemakers who show up every day with heart and purpose. Whether you’re at the bedside or behind the scenes, your work matters here because every role contributes to someone’s comfort, dignity, and healing. When you join Citadel, you’re not just building a career. You’re becoming part of something bigger.

We’ve been honored as a Certified Great Place to Work for three years in a row and named one of Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Aging Services, but the real reward is the difference we make together. Our people are the heart of our mission, and we invest in you with mentorship, growth opportunities, and a culture that sees you, supports you, and celebrates your impact.

Citadel Healthcare has a long and successful history of providing long and short-term skilled nursing care. At Citadel, we are committed to personalized, integrated care that factors in the total well-being of every guest and their family members, and that does not just meet, but exceeds, their expectations. As part of this empathetic, respectful culture of care, we are dedicated to meeting individual preferences and needs in order to help each guest feel at home and achieve an optimal health outcome- our number one goal.

We don’t offer care for you-we care about you.

Citadel Healthcare Facilities are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate based on any protected right such as race, color, nationality, gender, age, disability or any protected applicable right under the National Labor Relations Act.