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Mercy Health Corporation

Activity Assistant - Long Term Care- PRN

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What they do

A Recreation or Activities Worker leads tours and vacation trips in outdoor or wilderness areas. Leads hiking, rafting, canoeing, climbing or diving activities for a group. Provides specialized knowledge about the history, terrain, ecology or wildlife for the tour. Manages transportation, equipment and provisions and assists with cooking.

$31,744 / year median in Illinois

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

Activity Assistant
  • Long Term Care
  • PRN Mercy Health Corporation $15.00
  • $24.
00 United States, Illinois, Harvard Aug 06, 2026 ESSENTIAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Conducts activities assessments on all new admissions to the Comprehensive Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit. Provides activities including but not limited to crafts, cooking, Wii, bingo, etc. Maintains a monthly calendar/schedule of activities provided. Seeks input and direction from
OT/PT/SLP
staff to provide patient centered activities. Completes computer charting in flowsheet format to document participation and tolerance to activity. Communicates with interdisciplinary rehab team including physiatrist. Most activities are provided in the evenings or on weekends.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE BLS
certification within 90 days of hire
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Problem Solving
  • Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers information and reports as appropriate. Technical Skills
  • Some experience with crafts, cooking, and other leisure activities. Interpersonal Skills
  • Focuses on resolving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. Motivation
  • Self-directed in daily work routine; remains productive during work hours; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles. Safety and Security
  • Observes safety and security procedures, reports potentially unsafe conditions. Adaptability
  • Adapts to changes in the work environment. Attendance/Punctuality
  • Is consistently at work and on time, ready to start shift.
Basic Word computer skills, EPIC EMR experience helpful but not required
PAY RANGE
$15.00
  • $24.
00 Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more. Click here for more details. At Mercyhealth, we don't simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including: #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50 One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women