IVH-C ACTIVITY PROGRAM AIDE II

State of Illinois • Chicago, IL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Suggests, organizes, and implements planned individual and group activities.
Encourages individual interest in participation either in one on one or group interaction.
Observes behavior, participation level, reactions, and progress of individuals.
Escorts veterans to and from activity areas observing safety precautions and assumes responsibility for personal needs and control of veterans while in the activity area.
Maintains orderly storage of activity supplies and equipment.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Requirements

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of high school.
• Requires one (1) year of experience in the field of activity program service.
• Requires the ability to pass a background check.
• Requires the ability to pass a drug screen and pre-employment physical.
• Requires the ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.
• Requires ability acquire and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
• Requires the ability to stand for the duration of the shift, aside from official breaks and lunch period.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• This position is considered heavy work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(d)). Heavy work involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year knowledge of the principles of care, treatment, and supervision of the residents.
• One (1) year experience in observing resident behavior and/or reactions and reporting such behavior and/or reactions.
• One (1) year experience in instructing and directing individual or small group activities and maintaining resident interest and participation in the activities.

Responsibilities

• Suggests, organizes, and implements planned individual and group activities.
• Encourages individual interest in participation either in one on one or group interaction.
• Observes behavior, participation level, reactions, and progress of individuals.
• Escorts veterans to and from activity areas observing safety precautions and assumes responsibility for personal needs and control of veterans while in the activity area.
• Maintains orderly storage of activity supplies and equipment.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees