Program Assistant

Active Day
Homewood, IL, US
Full-time
Part-time

Overview

Active Day has several opportunities for Program Assistant / PCA / Activities Assistant

No Experience - No Problem!

As long as you have PASSION, DEDICATION AND A DRIVE to serve others-

We will train you!

Full-Time, Part-Time and Per-Diem Available

As a Program Assistant / Activities Assistant, you will provide loving care and assistance to our members by helping them with activities, personal and medical care, meals, and on and off-site social activities.

Yes, our Program Assistants are most definitely ACTIVE!! Our Program Assistants are always smiling and creating a warm and welcoming environment, all while ensuring our members are safe, happy, and well.

As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to participate in benefits programs, including :

  • Paid Time Off ( PTO )
  • Medical / Vision
  • Dental
  • 401(k)
  • And the pleasure of working in a FUN environment with GREAT people!

Responsibilities

As a Program Assistant / Activities Assistant, your responsibilities will include :

  • Assisting members with activities, personal care and some medical care
  • Assisting with the planning and facilitation of fun, creative and diverse recreational programs and encourage member participation.
  • Serving meals and assisting with meals
  • Ensuring our members enjoy a loving and caring environment that will bring joy to our members’ heart and a smile to their faces!

Qualifications

As a Program Assistant / Activities Assistant, you will have the following qualifications :

  • High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred or a minimum of two (2) years relevant experience
  • At least 18 years of age.
  • One-year full-time equivalent experience in a health care setting preferred.
  • Prior experience working with seniors and / or adults with special needs preferred.
  • This is a very physical job - we are ACTIVE Day after all! As a result, you will need to be able to :
  • Push, pull, lift, transfer, pivot at least 50 pounds.
  • Sit, Stand and / or Walk up to 8 hours a day
  • 28 days ago
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