Recreational Services Aide

Citadel Health Care; Wilmette (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

401(k) with company match

Medical insurance

Dental, Vision, and Disability

Training Programs

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Citadel Health Care in Wilmette seeks a Recreational Services Aide to support planned activity programs that promote physical, emotional and social well-being of residents. You will assist in implementing and evaluating activities aligned with each resident's care plan.

This role emphasizes teamwork with clinical staff, strong communication, and the ability to lead groups. A high school diploma and healthcare experience are preferred, with opportunities for growth and professional development

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; healthcare setting experience preferred.
• At least 1 year in a relevant role and in a healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implements activity programming to meet residents' needs and interests.
• Assists residents to and from activities and outings.
• Maintains rapport with family and encourages family participation.
• Provides input to assessment and evaluation of participation.
• Communicates residents' concerns to supervisor.
• Supports residents' preferences and routines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Citadel of Wilmette is seeking a Recreational Services Aide to join their team! 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 Aide Qualifications and Skills:

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

Citadel Healthcare Benefits:

• Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) with company match
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical insurance.
• Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance
• Innovative Training Programs
• Opportunity for Growth and Advancement
• Paid Time Off

We don't just offer care for you - we care about you.

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 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.