Recreational Services Aide

Citadel Healthcare; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Medical Insurance

401k match

Dental & Vision

Disability insurance

EAP

Paid Time Off

Growth opportunities

Job summary

The Citadel Healthcare team in Northbrook, IL is seeking a Recreational Services Aide to help plan, implement and evaluate recreational programs for residents under the supervision of the Recreational Services Director.

Bilingual candidates (English/Russian) are strongly encouraged to apply and will contribute to engaging residents and families in meaningful activities. This role requires a high school diploma and healthcare setting experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of prior experience in a relevant role.
• At least one year of experience working in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Implements activity programming to meet residents' needs and interests.
• Assists residents to and from activities and outings.
• Maintains rapport with families and encourages family support in programs.
• Provides input to assessments and evaluations of participation when requested.
• Communicates residents' concerns to the supervisor.
• Supports residents' routines and preferences.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Bilingual English/Russian

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to join the Citadel Healthcare team and make a real difference in the lives of others.

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 Aide Skills 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.

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.