Activities Assistant - Long Term Care - Part Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous night and weekend shift diffs

Advancement opportunities

Education assistance programs

Continuing education

Direct access to earnings daily

Robust benefits package

Job summary

Good Samaritan - Ambassador (New Hope, MN) seeks a part-time Activities/Wellness staff member to enhance resident quality of life. You will run individual and group activities, coordinate monthly calendars, and solicit resident input while supporting basic care tasks and smooth transport as needed.

The role emphasizes leadership, communication, and creativity in a senior care setting, with shift from 10:30am-4:30pm or similar, including alternating weekends and required training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in social services or creative activities preferred.
• Experience in geriatrics preferred.
• Knowledge of working with diverse resident demographics.
• CNA certification preferred or enrolled in a healthcare program.
• BLS required; CPR certification within six months may be required.
• Must meet Sanford Driving Policy and have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Strives to improve residents' quality of life through individual and group activities.
• Administers the monthly activity calendar and coordinates activities.
• Engages residents for input and maintains organized, upbeat programs.
• Assists with simple nursing tasks and transporting residents as needed.
• Supports documentation in EPIC/MDS and maintains strong communication.
• Demonstrates leadership to motivate others and manages priorities autonomously.
• Plans efficient use of resources and designs work processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership abilities

Problem solving

Autonomy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA certification preferred or healthcare student

BLS required

CPR training within 6 months

Must have valid driver's license

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Facility: GSS MN New Hope Ambassador

Location: New Hope, MN

Address: 8100 Medicine Lake Rd, New Hope, MN 55427, USA

Shift: Day

Job Schedule: Part time

Weekly Hours: 5.00

Salary Range: $19.09 - $23.00

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.

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

Good Samaritan 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.

Good Samaritan 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].

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

Req Number: R-0280114

Job Function: Sports Medicine and Wellness

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