Activities Assistant, Long Term Care (LTC)

Sanford; Oakes (ND); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night/weekend differentials

Career growth opportunities

Education assistance and CE programs

Earned wage access

Benefits for full- and part-time

Job summary

Sanford Health in North Dakota seeks an Activities Aide for Good Samaritan Oakes. You will administer the monthly activity calendar, organize engaging programs such as music, crafts, and spiritual activities, and gather resident input to keep activities meaningful and upbeat.

You will support basic nursing tasks, transport residents, and document in EPIC/MDS. Prior experience in geriatrics and social activities is preferred; BLS may be required based on location.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in social services or creative activities preferred.
• Experience in geriatrics preferred.
• Knowledge of working with a wide variety of resident demographics.
• Preferred current Certified Nurses Assistant (CNA) certification or enrollment in a healthcare related program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required based on location.
• CPR training within six months of hire where required.
• Must maintain required department competencies and certifications.
• May require Sanford driving privileges with valid license and MVR check.

Responsibilities

• Administers the monthly activity calendar and plans engaging resident activities.
• Elicits patient input and keeps activities organized and upbeat, including music, crafts and spiritual activities.
• Assists with simple nursing procedures and transports residents to and from rooms.
• Documents in EPIC/MDS and assists with data entry as needed.
• Develops leadership and motivates other staff while prioritizing responsibilities autonomously.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent preferred

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Work Shift

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Compensation

Salary Range: $15.00 - $22.50

Union Position

No

Department Details

Join Good Samaritan Oakes, one of the nation's largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services. This 46-bed skilled nursing facility provides long-term care, short-term care rehabilitation, physical, occupational, and speech therapy.

What we offer

• Generous night and weekend shift differentials
• Advancement and career growth opportunities
• Education assistance and continuing education programs
• Daily access to earned wages
• Comprehensive benefits for eligible full- and part-time employees
• Shift: Days
• Every other weekend and holiday rotation required

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.

Job Description

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