Activity Assistant - Full-time

Paycom; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairieview Lutheran Homes in Danforth, IL is seeking an Activity Assistant to support the Activity Director in planning and delivering recreational programs tailored to residents' needs.

You will lead small and large groups, assist with dining and cue activities, and help transport residents while maintaining dignity and respect. This full-time, on-site role requires a positive attitude, reliability, and a focus on excellent customer service for an engaged senior living community.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service mindset and communication skills.
• Ability to organize activities and manage multiple tasks.
• Wollows for attention to detail and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Interact with residents and families.
• Assist with non-care duties such as passing water, linens, gowns, and making beds.
• Engage residents one-to-one and in groups of various sizes.
• Be flexible and patient with residents.
• Organize and lead activities.
• Strive to implement new activities.
• Assist with transporting residents to activities and meals.
• Assist in dining room: take orders, clear tables, help residents to and from dining room.
• Prepare or bake snacks with residents and operate snack cart.
• Transport residents to all areas of the facility as needed.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Deliver mail and newspapers to residents.
• Lead exercise groups.
• Help residents look their best and maintain dignity and respect.
• Post daily activity signs and distribute Chronicles.
• Handle redirecting residents and monitor elopement risks.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Dependability

Organization

Critical Evaluation

Detail Oriented

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

# Activity Assistant - Full-timePrairieview Lutheran Homes - Danforth, IL 60930## OverviewSalary Range$15.00 - $17.00 Hourly## DescriptionThe 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 & Responsibilities**1. Interact with residents and families 2. Assist with all non-care duties such as passing water, linens, gowns, making beds 3. Engage residents on a one-to-one basis and in small and large groups 4. Flexible and patient with residents 5. Organize and lead activities 6. Strives to implement new activities 7. Assist transporting residents to and from activities and meals 8. Assist in dining room by taking orders, clearing tables, and helping residents to and from dining room 9. Prepare or bake snacks with residents and prepare snack cart 10. Assist with transport of residents to and from all areas of the facility 11. Work individually and as a team 12. Deliver mail and newspapers to residents 13. Lead exercise groups 14. Help residents to look their best and help maintain dignity and respect 15. Posting daily activity signs and handing out daily Chronicles 16. Assist with all non-care duties such as passing water, linens, gowns, and making beds if time allows 17. Perform activities as scheduled/assigned within your shift 18. Assist with redirecting residents and awareness of elopement risk residents 19. All other duties as assigned## Qualifications**Competencies** 1. Communication 2. Dependability 3. Organization 4. Critical Evaluation 5. Detail Oriented**Required Education and Experience** 1. High School diploma or equivalent preferred 2. Excellent customer service skills 3. Possess a service orientation