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Universal Metro Aging Services · umasinc.com
Niles
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The job in short

Activity aide for residents.

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Details

Found
25 d ago · posted 2026-09-09
Location as listed
Niles, IL, US
Role
Teaching Assistant / Paraprofessional
Source
The company’s own careers site

Full description

Description Excellent opportunity for a highly motivated individual that enjoys social services and the elderly. Universal Metro Aging Services is a Not-For-Profit organization that aims to serve immigrant populations of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, the Middle East, Latin America and Europe. UMAS is a small, family run organization. The perceptive employee would need to have experience with that or have experience wearing multiple hats. In addition, perceptive employee should be able to work autonomously, be a self-starter, and have initiative and lots of follow through. Roles and Responsibilities: • Assist Activity Coordinator in implementing activity program. This could include conducting physical activities (exercises, ball-toss, chair basketball, etc.), mental stimulation activities (spelling bees, bingo, playing boards, etc.) • Engage in both group and one-to-one activities as assigned. • Assist with set up and take down of activity supplies or equipment. • Assist in preparation, serving and clean-up at lunch and snack times. • Provide routine and specialized assistance to participants as needed, including assisting in the bathroom, with lunch, snacks and with dressing. • Observe and report any changes in participant's behavior or physical condition. • Other related duties as appropriate or assigned. Requirements Basic Qualifications include: • Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent. Bachelor degree in human services, social work gerontology, activity therapy, recreation, physical therapy, art therapy or related field preferred. Associate Degree acceptable. • Experience: Pervious experience working with older adults or in an adult day care environment preferred. • Physical exam (no more than 6 months prior to employment) • CPR/First Aid certification or willing to be become certified • Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Powerpoint, Excel, etc.) • Excellent communication skills, including oral, written and presentation • Self-motivated, creative, flexible and results driven • Ability to be a productive team member/player Additional qualifications include: • Being fluent in Hindi/Urdu or Guajarati preferred

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