Activities Assistant - Hillsboro Long Term Care - PRN

Good Samaritan Society; Hillsboro (ND); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking an Activities Assistant to enhance the quality of life for residents in a long-term care setting. This role involves supporting individual and group activities, ensuring residents' dignity and identity are maintained. Candidates should possess strong communication and leadership skills, along with a passion for working with diverse populations. The position offers flexible scheduling, a supportive work environment, and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Voluntary Benefits

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Company Paid Benefits

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support residents to enhance their quality of life through activities.
• Administer the monthly activity calendar and elicit input from residents.
• Assist with simple nursing procedures and transport patients/residents.

Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Abilities

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Certified Nurses Assistant (CNA)

Healthcare Related Program Student

Job description

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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.

Health Insurance

We offer multiple health plan options allowing you flexibility to choose what fits best for your family.

Paid Time Off

With our paid time off program we encourage you to take time away to re-charge and re-fresh.

Voluntary Benefits

A large assortment of voluntary benefits allow you to customize your benefit package.

Company Paid Benefits

Eligible employees receive base life insurance and disability at no cost to help with financial needs.

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

We provide a generous employer match contribution while you put away money for your retirement.

Employees get access to a wide selection of discounts/perks both local and nationwide.

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

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

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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