Dietary Aide/ Server

• Start Date:  ASAP, we have a new employee orientation class starting soon
• Hourly Wage Estimate:    $15.50 hourly
• Shift:  Shifts can vary between 6A-2P and 12P-8P
• Schedule:  Part time shift Monday-Friday with rotating weekends.

You’re not just your job title.  Your role here extends far beyond your job description.  You are a friend and family member to each resident.  You know their name and their story.  You are providing compassion and companionship to those in our care.  This family aspect is what sets us apart from other health care centers. 

When someone becomes a patient here, each of us becomes their partner on their journey to healthy living. No matter the illness, injury or limitation.

Join us and make a connection of your own.  Join us and make a difference in someone’s life.

A little more about our center:

Frankfort Terrace is a medical facility, providing care to the non-violent mentally ill population.  Located in a quiet neighborhood with beautiful grounds, trees and flowers – you can ride your bike to work.  What makes us unique:

• 5-Star Quality measure – this means we provide excellent clinical care!
• Consistently high patient satisfaction rating and feedback – our residents love us!
• We have a close-knit family-like team - It’s a happy place to work.

What you will do in this role: 

• Officially we title this job an Activities Aide, but in other centers it may be called an Activity Aide, Activities Assistant, or even a Life Enrichment Coordinator.

When you are a patient, games and entertainment can be the highlight of your day.  As an Activity / Activities Aide you will help to keep our short term stay residents engaged in their recovery and rehab.  With long-term residents, you will be providing life enrichment events, often focused on cognitive and memory retention.  This could involve leading an exercise group, playing card games, or reading a book to someone that is confined to their room. 

• Every day can be a little more fun than the next.

Activity / Activities Aide:  Officially we title this job an Activities Aide, but in other centers it may be called an Activity Aide, Activities Assistant, or even a Life Enrichment Coordinator.

What we need from you:

• Must possess a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Prior experience as an activity aide in a long-term care facility preferred
• Must have computer knowledge
• Must be able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of twenty-five (25) pounds
• Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment physical and criminal history background check

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply.  Join us and be the reason someone smiles today.

• Are you in school to become a Recreational (Rec) Therapist (CTRS)?  This would be the perfect entry level position for you while you are learning.

Note: This overview/Ad is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.  More information will be disclosed during your interview and on the formal Job Description.

This center is managed by TRANSITIONAL CARE MANAGEMENT.  We currently provide comprehensive management services to several inpatient healthcare centers throughout Northern IL & the Chicagoland area. These settings include Long-term Care Skilled Nursing (SNFs), Short-term Care Rehabilitation, Intermediate Care (ICFs), and Behavioral Health Service (SMHRFs) centers. 

Each center is unique; offering you a variety of long-term career opportunities.