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Activities Assistant

Date Posted: Jul 08, 2026
Yearly: USD - USD

Job Detail

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    Location Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
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    Job Type: Permanent
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    Gender: No Preference
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    Apply Before: Oct 06, 2026

Job Description

Overview

Your Future Role At A Glance Location: Chicago, IL 60631Facility: Resurrection Life CenterDepartment: Rehab ServicesSchedule: Full-time, Day ShiftSalary Range: $17.78 - $20.86 per hour Life At Ascension: Where Purpose Meets Opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Benefits That Help You Thrive Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA optionsFinancial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insuranceTime to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidaysCareer growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learningEmotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resourcesFamily support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefitsOther benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more How You'll Make An Impact In This Role Conduct individualized activity assessments to identify interests, abilities, and preferences while supporting personalized treatment goals and care plans in a skilled nursing setting.Facilitate and actively participate in recreational, therapeutic, social, and group activities that promote resident wellness, independence, and quality of life.Ensure activity areas, equipment, and supplies are clean, safe, well-stocked, and organized to provide a welcoming environment for residents and staff.Complete clerical duties including documentation, attendance records, activity calendars, supply inventory, and other administrative tasks as assigned to support the Activities Department. What Minimum Requirements You'll Need Licensure / Certification / Registration:One or more of the following required:BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.Heart Saver AED obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.Education:High school diploma or GED preferred.Equal employment opportunity employerAscension 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.Fraud prevention noticeProspective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.E-Verify statementEmployer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.

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