Recreational Services Aide

Citadel Health Care; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation

401(k) with company match

Medical Insurance

Dental, Vision, Disability insurance

EAP

Job summary

Citadel Healthcare in Northbrook seeks a Recreational Services Aide to support planning, implementation and evaluation of recreation and social programs for residents. Bilingual English/Russian candidates are encouraged.

The role covers assisting with activities, coordinating outings, and communicating with families and staff, while aligning with residents’ care plans and safety standards. A high school diploma and healthcare exposure are preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Implements activity programming as planned and assigned to meet the residents' needs and interests.
• 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 resident participation when requested.
• Communicates residents' concerns and responses to interventions to the supervisor.
• Supports residents' individual needs, preferences, routines and choices.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

English literacy

Communication skills

Bilingual EN/Russian

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Citadel of Northbrook 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. Bilingual candidates (English/Russian) are strongly encouraged to apply

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.

• Bilingual candidates (English/Russian) are strongly encouraged to apply

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.

Citadel Healthcare has been nominated as a Great Place to Work.

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.