Assistant Activities
Ascension
Salary undisclosed
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Description
- Conduct assessment of activity needs to meet individual treatment goals and objectives.
- Facilitate and participate in activity-related projects and events.
- Keep treatment area clean, safe, and organized.
- Perform clerical tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
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.
Additional Preferences:
- Active Driver's License.
- Available to work every other weekend.
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ 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.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension 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. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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About this role
Ascension's Assistant Activities role in Chicago involves assessing patients' activity needs aligned with their treatment goals, then facilitating and running activity-based programs and events to support those objectives. You'll maintain the treatment area in safe, clean, and organized condition and handle clerical work as needed. This is a full-time, in-office position that requires availability for every other weekend.
The position requires BLS Provider certification and Heart Saver AED certification, both obtained within 30 days of your start date through either the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, and an active driver's license is a plus. This role would suit someone interested in direct patient care within a healthcare setting who's comfortable with hands-on activity coordination and the administrative tasks that support it.
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