Activities Assistant - PRN - Augusta

sanford; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Night/weekend differential

Advancement opportunities

Education assistance

Continuing education

Direct access to earnings daily

Benefits package

Job summary

Sanford Health in Bismarck, ND, seeks an activities assistant to coordinate daily activities for residents at Augusta Place and Good Samaritan. The role emphasizes planning engaging programs, gathering resident input, and supporting daily care tasks while maintaining residents’ dignity.

Active CNA involvement is preferred, with BLS and CPR training required within six months. The position offers community-based benefits and opportunities for growth within a large rural health system.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in social services or creative activities preferred; geriatrics experience preferred.
• CNA certification preferred or currently enrolled in a healthcare program.
• BLS required; CPR training within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Administers the monthly activity calendar.
• 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 where applicable.
• Demonstrates leadership, problem solving, and teamwork to support residents.

Skills

Social services experience

Creativity

Geriatrics knowledge

CNA certification in progress

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA certification

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

Varies (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Compensation

Salary Range: $15.00 - $22.50

Union Position

No

Department Details

Come join one of the nation's largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services since 1922.At Augusta Place, Good Samaritan, Bismarck, ND, our vision is to provide quality, dependable care at just the right time. You can help us accomplish this!

Augusta Place is a 65-bed senior skilled nursing facility specializing in long-term and post-acute care services. There is also a 16-bed Assisted Living facility attached.

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

• 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
• Every other weekend and holiday rotation required

*Active CNA license required at time of hire or will need to obtain.

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.