Activities Assistant

CommonSpirit Health; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Baudette, MN seeks an Activities Assistant to plan, coordinate, and execute engaging recreational and therapeutic programs for residents, ensuring a fun, safe, and supportive environment.

You will encourage socialization, physical movement, and mental stimulation daily, working with staff and participants to promote well-being and participation in activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CNA license within 6 months (assistance available).
• Computer skills: Gmail, spreadsheets, documents, Drive, PCC.

Responsibilities

• Lead and follow scheduled activities (games, exercises, crafts, discussions).
• Build rapport with participants, encourage involvement, provide companionship.
• Keep attendance records and monitor progress/behavior, report changes to nursing/admin staff.
• Collaborate with the community for events and promote events.

Skills

Empathy

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PCC (Point Click Care)

Google Workspace

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Activities Assistant, you will plan, coordinate, and execute engaging recreational and therapeutic programs.

Every day, you will encourage socialization, physical movement, and mental stimulation while ensuring a fun, safe, and supportive environment for all participants.

To be successful in this role, you will work with staff and participants.

• Program Execution: Lead and follow scheduled activities, such as games, exercises, crafts and discussions
• Participant Engagement:Build rapport with participants, encourage involvement, and provide one-on-one companionship
• Documentation: Keep attendance records (PCC software) and monitor participant progress/behavior, reporting any changes to nursing or administrative staff
• Community Outreach: Collaborating with the community for events and assist in promoting events
• Assist with set up and break down of events, holiday decor and parties
• Execute daily rehab program with residents, when needed

Job Requirements

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent certificate
• CNA License within 6 months (we will help obtain CNA)
• Computer skills: Google mail, spreadsheets, documents, drive, Point Click Care

Preferred

• Self motivated, high energy, empathy, creativity, and excellent verbal and written communication skills

Where You'll Work

CHI LakeWood Health provides long-term care, family practice-clinic, 15-bed critical-access hospital, public health and assisted living services. Nestled in Baudette, MN, just minutes from Lake of the Woods and Zippel Bay State Park. Enjoy nature's playground, lake living, trails, unique shopping, and dining! We serve patients and their loved ones in Lake of the Woods County and the surrounding area. Check out the link for more info on Baudette, MN https://www.ci.baudette.mn.us/.