Activities Assistant

Towner County Medical Center; Cando (ND); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Long-Term Care Activity Assistant at Towner County Medical Center works with the Activity Supervisor to plan and implement recreational and social activities that enhance residents’ well-being. You will build meaningful connections, lead group or individual activities, and adapt plans to residents’ needs with creativity and patience.

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are essential as you support a homelike environment and contribute to residents’ physical, mental, and emotional

Qualifications

• 14 years of age or older.
• Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• CPR Certification (required within 3 months of employment)

Responsibilities

• Plan and run daily, weekly, and monthly group and one-on-one activities such as games, crafts, music, exercise, and social events tailored to residents’ interests/abilities.
• Maintain records of resident participation, progress, and feedback; adapt activities to individual care plans.
• Assist with newsletters, calendars, and field trips/outings as needed.

Skills

CPR Certification

Interpersonal skills

Follow instructions

Flexibility

Job description

• Base Pay $14.00 - $18.00 / Hour

Description

Part-Time

Requirements

• 14 years of age or older
• Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• CPR Certification (required within 3 months of employment)

Essential Functions:

Strong interpersonal and communications skills, organizational abilities, creativity, patience, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Build relationships with residents, provide companionship, and contribute to a positive, homelike environment.

Ability to work with patients/residents who have cognitive or behavioral impairments.

Physical stamina requires lifting up to 25 lbs., reaching, and bending.

Considerable standing and/or walking (up to 80% of work time)

Flexible to situations and/or events that may change schedules.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in various areas throughout the facility, including outdoors when the weather is good.
• Schedule may include some holidays to accommodate special events.
• Exposure to communicable diseases, blood, body fluids, and excretions is possible.

Duties:

• Execute daily, weekly, and monthly group and one-on-one programs such as games, crafts, music, exercise, and social events tailored to residents’ interests/abilities.
• Maintain records of resident participation, progress, and feedback.Adapt activities to residents’ needs to work within the guidelines of individual care plans.
• Assist with newsletters, calendars, and field trips/outings as needed.

Summary

The Long-Term Care Activity Assistant works with the Activity Supervisor to organize, plan, and implement recreational and social activities to enhance residents’ spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional well-being. This position is ideal for someone who is organized, creative, and enjoys building meaningful connections.