Residential Care & Activity Specialist

Association-House-of-Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Association House of Chicago seeks a dedicated caregiver to provide caretaking, teaching and recreational activities for residents in the house. Respect residents' abilities, needs and culture while promoting social and daily living skills.

You will facilitate individual and group activities to improve interpersonal communication, problem solving and self-care, document activities and behavior, and administer medications per training when required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• DSP Credential required.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
• Availability to work weekends/evenings/holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide caretaking, teaching and recreational activities for residents.
• Facilitate individual and group activities to build interpersonal communication and daily living skills.
• Document shift activities and resident behavior.
• Administer medications per training and guidelines.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Self-care

Hygiene

Motor skills

Cooking skills

Crisis de-escalation

Spanish language

Education

High school diploma or GED

DSP Credential

Job description

Association House of Chicago seeks a dedicated caregiver to provide caretaking, teaching and recreational activities for residents in the house. Respect residents' abilities, needs and culture while promoting social and daily living skills.

You will facilitate individual and group activities to improve interpersonal communication, problem solving and self-care, document activities and behavior, and administer medications per training when required.