Activities Assistant at Ascension

Broadview, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jan, 26

Salary

20.9

Posted On

03 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Activity Based Programs, Patient Care, Assessment, Facilitation, Clerical Tasks, Cleanliness, Safety, Organization

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Details Department: Behavioral Health Schedule: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm, occasional call Facility: Residential Behavioral Health Location: Melrose Park, IL Salary: $17.50 - $20.90 per hour **Candidates need to have lived experience in recovery Benefits Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer. Responsibilities Perform activity based programs in support of patient care plan. Conduct assessment of activity needs to meet individual treatment goals and objectives. Facilitate and participate in activity-related projects and events. Keep treatment area clean, safe, and organized. Perform clerical tasks as assigned. Requirements Licensure / Certification / Registration: Preferred Credential(s): • BLS Provider. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Education: High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable. Additional Preferences *To meet Medicaid Regulatory Guidelines, associates must be at least 21 years old. *A valid driver's license is needed for this role to drive the company van for field work Why Join Our Team Ascension Illinois delivers compassionate, personalized care throughout Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. As one of the largest health systems in Illinois with 15 hospitals and more than 230 sites of care, you will find an environment that allows you to thrive and create a career path you love. Join a diverse team of more than 17,000 associates and more than 600 providers who are dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to all. Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states. Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension. Pay Non-Discrimination Notice Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants. E-Verify Statement This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information. E-Verify

Responsibilities

The Activities Assistant will perform activity-based programs in support of the patient care plan and conduct assessments of activity needs to meet individual treatment goals. They will also facilitate and participate in activity-related projects and events while keeping the treatment area clean, safe, and organized.