Life Enrichment Ambassador

Life Enrichment Ambassador

• Start Date:  ASAP, we have a new employee orientation class starting soon
• Schedule:   Flexible schedule, great for candidates in school.
• Shift:   Days and PM shifts
• New grads:   New grads welcome! 

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:

Crestwood Terrace is an Intermediate Care Facility, providing care to the mentally ill/behavior health population (ages 21 and up).  Located in a quiet neighborhood, we are one of 3 medical centers on our street.  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 team that has FUN and even produced a Crestwood Family Christmas Card.  Casual Fridays, Ugly Christmas sweater contest, tee-shirt slogan contests…  It’s a happy place to work.

The purpose of this position to is to assist the Activities team in creating a positive, engaging, and supportive environment for adults receiving long-term care and mental health services. Working alongside the Activities team, this position assists with planning and leading recreational, social, educational, and therapeutic activities that encourage participation, recovery, independence, and meaningful connections.

• Assist in planning and leading fun, engaging and therapeutic activities that encourage guest participation, socialization and personal growth. 
• Work collaboratively with the Activities team to support each resident's individual goals and recovery journey and communicate any concerns to the Activity Director. 
• Monitor participation, document progress, and help evaluate the effectiveness of programs. 
• Bring fresh ideas to create engaging events, seasonal celebrations, and meaningful daily activities.
• Build positive relationships with residents while promoting social interaction, confidence, and meaningful engagement. 
• Create a warm, welcoming, and inclusive environment where every reskdent feels respected, valued, and encouraged. 
• Maintain a safe, organized, and positive activity environment. 
• Perform other duties or responsibilities as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working in a long-term care or post-acute care setting is preferred, but not required.
• Basic computer knowledge required. 
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English. 
• Must be able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of twenty-five pounds 
• Ability to stand for one-hour intervals for up to 75% of the workday 
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment physical examination

What we’re doing to keep you safe:

• No PPE Shortages here!  We have PPE (including N95 & Surgical masks) for our team members. 
• Temperature screenings and routine health checks
• On-site vaccinations and more …

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.

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.

• We are not seeking recruitment assistance from agencies or search firms for this position. Unsolicited resumes submitted without a valid, written agreement in place will be considered property of the organization, and no fees will be paid if the candidate is hired.

Compensation (from employer):
Up to 18 USD