Activity Assistant

Company: MADO Healthcare Old Town
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

MADO Healthcare Old Town - ACHIEVING RESILIENCE
MADO Healthcare partners with persons who live with mental illness to offer hope in recovery and wellness.
The MADO Healthcare family is built on the values of compassion, integrity, service and advocacy. Care Teams embody these values, and they serve as the foundation of the evidence-based programs and services offered at the centers.
Recovery is the expectation for each person. Achieving resilience - together, is the greatest hope.
Summary
Do you have a gift for providing care and support for those who live with mental illness, and are you looking to join a team that provides our clients with the love, respect, and compassion they deserve? We are looking for compassionate and talented team members who share our vision. The Activity Assistant helps residents to maintain a sense of self, dignity, and a desire to stay connected with others. If this description sounds like you, read on!
Essential Responsibilities

• Prepare for activity program by having needed materials and knowledge to carry out the program
  
• Invite and transport residents to activity program
  
• Provide approaches which assist residents to reach their activity goals
  
• Know the strengths and weaknesses of residents and adapt activities programming
  
• Know the unique medical conditions of residents and ensure that proper precautions are taken to avoid injuries or adverse effects on residents
  
  Qualifications
  
  
• High school diploma or equivalent
  
• Dependable and able to work independently
  
• Comfortable with working with a geriatric and mentally ill population
  
• 1 year experience preferred
  
  Do we still have your interest? Great! Please respond and let's have a conversation.
  MADO Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer
  Posted 1/5/23
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Keywords: MADO Healthcare Old Town, Chicago , Activity Assistant, Other , Chicago, Illinois