Adult Day Services Coordinator
Support engaging, person-centered care for older adults in a welcoming adult day services setting.
Lindsey Life is seeking a compassionate, organized, and hands-on Adult Day Services Coordinator to help lead daily operations in our Adult Day Center serving older adults. In this role, you will maintain a safe, engaging, and dignified environment for clients, while providing on-the-floor leadership to team members. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys building meaningful connections, leading with empathy, and creating enriching experiences for older adults and their families.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and support care staff on the floor, including daily assignments, break coverage, and real-time coaching.
- Provide hands-on care to Members, including assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as toileting, dressing, grooming, eating, mobility, and transfers.
- Lead daily operations of the Adult Day Services program, including participant arrivals, activities, transitions, and departures.
- Provide direct support to older adult participants with activities of daily living such as mobility, dining, grooming, and toileting as needed.
- Coordinate and facilitate engaging activities that promote social connection, physical movement, creativity, and cognitive stimulation.
- Monitor participant well-being, respond to incidents or changes in condition, and communicate concerns promptly to leadership and families as appropriate.
- Help maintain accurate care documentation and ensure compliance with safety, infection control, and privacy standards.
- Foster a calm, welcoming, and respectful environment that honors the dignity, preferences, and abilities of each participant.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in caregiving, adult day services, or a similar healthcare setting.
- Prior experience providing leadership, supervision, or shift coordination preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to remain calm, organized, and decisive in a fast-paced environment.
- Compassionate, patient, and committed to high-quality, person-centered care.
- Basic computer skills and familiarity with electronic health records (EHR).
- Experience working with individuals with cognitive and physical challenges.
- Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) or willingness to obtain within 6 months of hire.
- Current and valid CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) certification in the state of Illinois preferred, not required. CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to walk, stand, stoop, and kneel
- Must be able to lift or push up to 50 pounds
- Must be able to move quickly from place to place on occasion
- Must possess sight/hearing senses so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
- Must be able to function independently.
- May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of members during emergency situations.
- Frequent standing, bending, and reaching.
- Ability to assist with transfers and mobility.
Compensation and Benefits
- The hourly pay rate for this position is $24.00 - $26.00 per hour and is based on experience.
- Lindsey Life offers optional enrollment and/or access to the following benefits to full time and part time employees:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Account
- AFLAC policies: Short Term Disability, Cancer, Specific Health Event and Off-Site Accident
- Long Term Disability (full-time)
- Life Insurance
- Educational Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off Accrual includes time off for vacation, personal, sick leave, and holidays
- Sick Leave for longer-term illness
- Bereavement Leave
- The following optional enrollment and/or access to the following benefits is available to all employees:
- Mandated Paid Time Off Accrual
- Complementary Meals While Working
- Employee Assistance Program
- On-Site Fitness Center
- Uniform Purchase Assistance
- Enrollment in Lifelock and AAA
Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging
We are committed to creating a welcoming environment where older adults, families, team members, and visitors feel respected, valued, and supported. We celebrate diverse backgrounds and perspectives and believe inclusion, dignity, and belonging are essential to high-quality care and meaningful community connections.
If you are passionate about supporting older adults and creating purposeful, engaging daily experiences, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.
