Activity Assistant - Full-time

Paycom; Danforth (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom is seeking a Resident Assistant to support the Activity Director in planning and implementing recreational services tailored to residents’ needs in our Illinois facility.

The role involves interacting with residents and families, assisting with non-care tasks, organizing activities, and leading groups while maintaining dignity and respect. Excellent customer service and a service-oriented mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Possess a service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Interact with residents and families.
• Assist with all non-care duties such as passing water, linens, gowns, making beds.
• Engage residents on a one-to-one basis and in small and large groups.
• Flexible and patient with residents.
• Organize and lead activities.
• Strives to implement new activities.
• Assist transporting residents to and from activities and meals.
• Assist in dining room by taking orders, clearing tables, and helping residents to and from dining room.
• Prepare or bake snacks with residents and prepare snack cart.
• Assist with transport of residents to and from all areas of the facility.
• Work individually and as a team.
• Deliver mail and newspapers to residents.
• Lead exercise groups.
• Help residents to look their best and help maintain dignity and respect.
• Posting daily activity signs and handing out daily Chronicles.
• Assist with all non-care duties such as passing water, linens, gowns, and making beds if time allows
• Perform activities as scheduled/assigned within your shift
• Assist with redirecting residents and awareness of elopement risk residents
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Dependability

Organization

Critical Evaluation

Detail Oriented

Education

High School diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

The Resident Assistant supports the Activity Director in assessing, selecting, organizing, and implementing recreational services to address the individualized needs and interests of the residents.Essential Duties & Responsibilities1. Interact with residents and families2. Assist with all non-care duties such as passing water, linens, gowns, making beds3. Engage residents on a one-to-one basis and in small and large groups4. Flexible and patient with residents5. Organize and lead activities6. Strives to implement new activities7. Assist transporting residents to and from activities and meals8. Assist in dining room by taking orders, clearing tables, and helping residents to and from dining room9. Prepare or bake snacks with residents and prepare snack cart10. Assist with transport of residents to and from all areas of the facility11. Work individually and as a team12. Deliver mail and newspapers to residents13. Lead exercise groups14. Help residents to look their best and help maintain dignity and respect15. Posting daily activity signs and handing out daily Chronicles16. Assist with all non-care duties such as passing water, linens, gowns, and making beds if time allows17. Perform activities as scheduled/assigned within your shift18. Assist with redirecting residents and awareness of elopement risk residents19. All other duties as assignedCompetencies1. Communication2. Dependability3. Organization4. Critical Evaluation5. Detail OrientedRequired Education and Experience1. High School diploma or equivalent preferred2. Excellent customer service skills3. Possess a service orientation