Activities Assistant - Long Term Care - Part Time

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. 

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

14

Salary Range: $16.50 - $22.50

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Seeking a weekend Activities Assistant:
• Shift: 9:00am - 4:30pm.
• Schedule: every other weekend (Saturday & Sunday).
• Weekday orientation & training required.

• Additional $1.25/hr for weekend shift differential.
• Wage $16.50 - $22.50 depending on experience.

Come Join us at the Good Samaritan Society - Ambassador (New Hope, MN), we are a five star 77 bed facility specializing in Long Term and Post-Acute care.

Please take a minute to look at our facility here;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_B1j-U05n6Q

Summary

Strives to improve the quality of life for the patients/residents by providing appropriate, meaningful activities and interventions on a one-on-one and/or group basis.

Job Description

Leads the programs on the monthly activity calendar. Regularly elicits patients/residents input into activity planning and keeps activities well organized and upbeat, following all state required activities such as music, crafts and spiritual activities. Partakes in activities appropriate for the patient/department and residents in order to support and ensure functioning at an optimal level while also maintaining dignity and identity. Assists with transporting patients/residents to and from locations. Displays creativity and resourcefulness. Ability to complete participation documentation in PCC. Demonstrates the ability to follow written and verbal instructions while working independently. Exhibits excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrates leadership abilities to develop and motivate people. Possesses the ability to work with strong willed patients/residents and/or behavioral issues. Maintains strong critical thinking skills and problem solving skills. Prioritizes responsibilities while working autonomously. Plans and oversees the utilization of resources and designs of work processes.

Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

Experience in social services or creative activities are preferred. Experience in geriatrics preferred. Knowledge of working with a wide variety of resident demographics.

Preferred current Certified Nurses Assistant (CNA) certification or currently enrolled as a student in a healthcare related program preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) required based on location. Depending on location, all new employees will attend CPR training, and must be certified within six months of hire. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Depending on location, this role classifies as a Sanford Category I or II Driver requiring a motor vehicle report and proof of valid driver’s license. Also must be medically qualified to perform the essential driving functions of this position as per our Sanford Driving Policy

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. 

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