Westminster Place of Presbyterian Homes is looking for an Activity Therapist in their skilled
nursing facility to work full time including two evenings per week and alternating Sundays. The position
requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or a related field and experience with older
adults, group work preferred. Please fax resumes to 847-570-3442. posted 05.26.08
nursing facility to work full time including two evenings per week and alternating Sundays. The position
requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or a related field and experience with older
adults, group work preferred. Please fax resumes to 847-570-3442. posted 05.26.08
Working together to achieve positive patient outcomes. That's what we're all about at Lexington Health
Care, an organization that's known for its outstanding service and excellence in sub-acute care since
1984. Our reputation as a leading health care employer is unmatched, as well. As a key part of our sub
acute environment, you will successfully rehabilitate the minds and bodies of our patients. So that they'll
lead more fulfilling and comfortable lives.We currently have a great opportunity available for an Activity
Assistant to join the Activity team at our skilled nursing facility in Wheeling, IL. We are seeking a
compassionate and dedicated individual who has an interest in providing leisure services for our
short-term patients and long-term care residents. A high school diploma is required; experience in a
healthcare setting is preferred. The individual must have a desire to motivate others and the ability to
enthusiastically share suggestions for programs. Enjoy a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits
package, including medical/dental/vision and 401K, in a friendly and team-oriented environment. For
consideration, please e-mail your resume, referencing Staff RN in the Subject Line, to
careers@lexingtonhealth.com or fax to (630) 458-4797. posted07.06.08
Care, an organization that's known for its outstanding service and excellence in sub-acute care since
1984. Our reputation as a leading health care employer is unmatched, as well. As a key part of our sub
acute environment, you will successfully rehabilitate the minds and bodies of our patients. So that they'll
lead more fulfilling and comfortable lives.We currently have a great opportunity available for an Activity
Assistant to join the Activity team at our skilled nursing facility in Wheeling, IL. We are seeking a
compassionate and dedicated individual who has an interest in providing leisure services for our
short-term patients and long-term care residents. A high school diploma is required; experience in a
healthcare setting is preferred. The individual must have a desire to motivate others and the ability to
enthusiastically share suggestions for programs. Enjoy a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits
package, including medical/dental/vision and 401K, in a friendly and team-oriented environment. For
consideration, please e-mail your resume, referencing Staff RN in the Subject Line, to
careers@lexingtonhealth.com or fax to (630) 458-4797. posted07.06.08
Rush University Medical Center – Alzheimer’s Family Care Center currently has a unique employment
opportunity as a Recreation Activity Specialist. The Recreation Activity Specialist uses advance
practice skills to plan, develop, implement and evaluate outcomes of therapeutic individual and group
activities for geriatric clients at the center and in the community and performs a variety of client care and
related functions. Serves as a mentor and clinical resource for staff and students to promote an
atmosphere of continual learning. Provides formal and informal leadership to promote effective team and
program functioning. The position will exemplify the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in
accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Requirements:
1. Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral science or requires knowledge and skills equivalent 3
years experience in organizing activities for people with dementia.
2. Current CPR certification.
3. Current CDL driver’s license.
4. Ability to give and follow oral and written instructions; able to anticipate needs of clients with
dementia and respond appropriately to those needs; able to determine appropriate priorities; able to work
well with a variety of people including clients, families and other health personnel; able to demonstrate
understanding of ethic and respect for confidentiality of client information.
5. Ability to see client’s facial expressions and other non-verbal actions to provide person-centered
care and to monitor client safety.
6. Ability to hear clients' and other staff’s spoken messages in order to respond appropriately.
7. Possesses positional tolerance to reach (overhead, forward and repetitive), to squat, crawl, kneel,
to pivot twist and climb stairs on an occasional basis in the provision of client care.
8. Possesses endurance to sit, stand, walk, bend and push/pull on a frequent basis in the provision of
client care.
9. Ability to perform a two person transfer, for client unable to bear weight, on an occasional basis.
10. Ability to lift 21 to 50 pounds on an occasional basis when assisting with ADLs and implementing
program activities.
Please forward job posting to any known qualified applicants. E-mail resume to recruiter,
angela_baumgart@rush.edu, or apply through Rush website at www.jobsatrush.com.posted07.15.08
opportunity as a Recreation Activity Specialist. The Recreation Activity Specialist uses advance
practice skills to plan, develop, implement and evaluate outcomes of therapeutic individual and group
activities for geriatric clients at the center and in the community and performs a variety of client care and
related functions. Serves as a mentor and clinical resource for staff and students to promote an
atmosphere of continual learning. Provides formal and informal leadership to promote effective team and
program functioning. The position will exemplify the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in
accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Requirements:
1. Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral science or requires knowledge and skills equivalent 3
years experience in organizing activities for people with dementia.
2. Current CPR certification.
3. Current CDL driver’s license.
4. Ability to give and follow oral and written instructions; able to anticipate needs of clients with
dementia and respond appropriately to those needs; able to determine appropriate priorities; able to work
well with a variety of people including clients, families and other health personnel; able to demonstrate
understanding of ethic and respect for confidentiality of client information.
5. Ability to see client’s facial expressions and other non-verbal actions to provide person-centered
care and to monitor client safety.
6. Ability to hear clients' and other staff’s spoken messages in order to respond appropriately.
7. Possesses positional tolerance to reach (overhead, forward and repetitive), to squat, crawl, kneel,
to pivot twist and climb stairs on an occasional basis in the provision of client care.
8. Possesses endurance to sit, stand, walk, bend and push/pull on a frequent basis in the provision of
client care.
9. Ability to perform a two person transfer, for client unable to bear weight, on an occasional basis.
10. Ability to lift 21 to 50 pounds on an occasional basis when assisting with ADLs and implementing
program activities.
Please forward job posting to any known qualified applicants. E-mail resume to recruiter,
angela_baumgart@rush.edu, or apply through Rush website at www.jobsatrush.com.posted07.15.08