Recreation Aide

Job overview

The Recreation Aide position is onsite in Wheaton, IL. Compensation is not specified. The role is in the Recreation Department of a skilled and intermediate care facility serving people with mental health needs who have aged with chronic illness. The aide provides interactive recreation programs tailored to residents’ needs, including physical, creative, cognitive, social, spiritual, and community activities. By leading group and one-to-one activities, documenting participation, and helping residents access programs, the role supports engagement and leisure within the facility.

What you'll do

• Provide interactive activities
• play games, lead crafts, and take residents on outings
• visit residents one-to-one
• lead small, medium, and large groups
• document residents’ daily participation
• assist with transportation to and from recreation programs
• support participation in religious programs and leisure recreation
• attend in-service training
• help maintain, store, and use recreation supplies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

recreation aide

recreation department

resident activities

group programs

one-to-one visits

games and crafts

outings

wheaton il

mental health

skilled care

high school diploma

activity documentation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

About the employer

Wheaton Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities. Sector: 62.