Activities Assistant - Hillsboro Long Term Care - PRN

Sanford Health; Hillsboro (ND); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading health system focused on enhancing the quality of life for residents. As an Activities Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing meaningful activities and support to patients, ensuring they engage in uplifting and beneficial experiences. This role requires creativity, strong communication, and the ability to work with diverse populations. With a commitment to health and healing, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. If you're passionate about improving lives and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Generous Time Off Package

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Enhance patient quality of life through activities and interventions.
• Assist with transporting patients and maintaining activity calendars.

Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Abilities

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Education

High School Graduate

Certified Nurses Assistant (CNA)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Careers With Purpose

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.

Facility: Hillsboro Med Ctr

Location: Hillsboro, ND

Address: 12 3rd St SE, Hillsboro, ND 58045, USA

Shift: Varies

Job Schedule: PRN

Weekly Hours: Varies

Salary Range: $15.00 - $22.50

Department Details

Hillsboro Long Term Care has an opening for a PRN Activities Assistant!

This position will help support the residents to enhance their quality of life. 1:1 visits, help with group activities, and transport to medical appointments and requested shopping outings.

Transport training will be provided by the facility.

Job Summary

Strives to improves the quality of life for the patients/residents by providing appropriate, meaningful activities and interventions on a one-on-one and/or group basis. Administers 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, craft 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 simple nursing procedures and transporting patients/residents to and from rooms. Assists with Minimum Data Set's (MDS's)/EPIC's documentation. Displays creativity and resourcefulness. Demonstrates the ability to follow written and verbal instructions while working under close supervision. 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

Benefits

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail] .

Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

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