Senior Activity Aide: Personal Care & Engagement

Chicago-Commons-Association; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Family Hub support

Job summary

Chicago Commons seeks an Activity Aide for its Adult Day Services Program. Under the Program Manager, you will assist with personal care, monitor safety, and support clients in educational, social, and recreational activities.

You will help with meals, attendance, documentation, field trips, and coordination with staff. This role requires high energy, good English reading/writing, and the ability to follow schedules, with training provided.

Qualifications

• Must read and write English proficiently.
• Computer knowledge.
• Thirty-hours of Adult Day Services training preferred.
• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• First Aid CPR certification preferred.
• At least one year of recreation experience for seniors.

Responsibilities

• Assist with providing personal care such as toileting, bathing, eating, transfers and grooming for Adult Day Service clients.
• Assist bus drivers with loading and unloading clients.
• Identify and manage coats, hats, gloves, and personal items.
• Support daily activity programs and supervise participants during field trips.
• Attend assigned activities and monitor participants at all times.
• Document attendance and participate in team meetings and training.

Skills

English proficiency

Computer knowledge

Job description

Chicago Commons seeks an Activity Aide for its Adult Day Services Program. Under the Program Manager, you will assist with personal care, monitor safety, and support clients in educational, social, and recreational activities.

You will help with meals, attendance, documentation, field trips, and coordination with staff. This role requires high energy, good English reading/writing, and the ability to follow schedules, with training provided.