Activities Assistant - Long Term Care - Part Time

Sanford; New Hope (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Night differential

Advancement opportunities

Education assistance

Continuing education

Daily pay access

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Sanford Health in New Hope, MN, is seeking an activity-based care support role. The position involves administering the monthly activity calendar, engaging residents, and assisting with basic nursing tasks and patient transport.

It requires CNA certification or current enrollment in a healthcare program, with BLS/CPR training appropriate to the location. Candidates should have a high school diploma, experience in geriatrics or social services, and strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in social services or creative activities preferred.
• Experience in geriatrics preferred.
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification or enrollment in a healthcare related program preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) required based on location. Must obtain CPR certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Administers the monthly activity calendar and plans engaging activities.
• Regularly elicits patients'/residents' input into activity planning and keeps activities organized and upbeat.
• Assists with simple nursing procedures and transporting patients/residents.
• Maintains MDS/EPIC documentation and demonstrates strong written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrates leadership to develop and motivate staff and plans resource usage.

Skills

Communication

Leadership abilities

Critical thinking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA certification

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

EPIC

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:

Day (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

5

Compensation:

• Salary Range: $19.09 - $23.00

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Come join one of the nation's largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services since 1922.

Good Samaritan - Ambassador (New Hope, MN) is a five star 77-bed facility specializing in Long Term and Post-Acute care.

What's in it for you:

• Generous night and weekend shift differentials
• Advancement opportunities
• Various education assistance programs
• Continuing education
• Direct access to your earnings daily
• Robust benefits package (benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status)

Shift Details

• Shift: 10:30am - 4:30pm or 11am-5pm
• Schedule: every other weekend (Saturday & Sunday).
• Weekday orientation & training 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.