ADS Activity Aide

Metro Home Health Care • Elgin, IL

10d

About The Position

Universal Metro Aging Services (UMAS), a small, family-run not-for-profit organization serving immigrant populations, seeks a highly motivated ADS Activity Aide who enjoys social services and working with older adults. The role calls for someone able to work autonomously, take initiative, follow through, and wear multiple hats in a small organization.

The Activity Aide assists the Activity Coordinator with activity programming, participant engagement, meal and snack service, and routine or specialized participant assistance. The aide observes participants and reports changes in their behavior or physical condition, and performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate degree is acceptable.
• Complete a physical exam no more than six months before employment.
• Hold CPR/First Aid certification or be willing to become certified.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Be self-motivated, creative, flexible, and results-driven.
• Ability to work autonomously, take initiative, follow through, and contribute as a productive team member.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, gerontology, activity therapy, recreation, physical therapy, art therapy, or a related field.
• Previous experience working with older adults or in an adult day care environment.
• Fluency in Hindi, Urdu, or Gujarati.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Activity Coordinator in implementing activity programs, including physical and mental stimulation activities.
• Engage participants in group and one-to-one activities as assigned.
• Set up and take down activity supplies or equipment.
• Assist with preparing, serving, and cleaning up lunch and snacks.
• Provide routine and specialized assistance to participants as needed, including bathroom assistance and help with meals, snacks, and dressing.
• Observe participants and report changes in behavior or physical condition.
• Perform other related duties as appropriate or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED