Activities Assistant - PRN - Luther Manor

Sanford; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night differential

Weekend differential

Advancement opportunities

Education assistance

Continuing education

Direct access to earnings daily

Benefits package

Job summary

Sanford’s Good Samaritan – Sioux Falls Luther Manor is seeking an activities coordinator to enrich residents’ lives through planned and one-on-one activities, including music, crafts and spiritual programs. You will help administer the monthly activity calendar and ensure activities are engaging, well organized and appropriate for varied abilities.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, experience in social services or geriatrics preferred, and CPR/BLS training where required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in social services or creative activities preferred; geriatrics experience preferred.
• Current CNA certification preferred or actively enrolled in a healthcare program.
• BLS required depending on location; CPR training within six months of hire may be required.

Responsibilities

• Administers the monthly activity calendar.
• Elicits patient/resident input for activity planning and maintains upbeat activities.
• Assists with transporting patients/residents as needed.
• Supports documentation in MDS/EPIC systems.
• Demonstrates leadership and communication skills; plans use of resources effectively.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EPIC

MDS documentation

Job description

Work Shift

Varyes (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 Good Samaritan - Sioux Falls Luther Manor, our vision is to provide quality, dependable care at just the right time. You can help us accomplish this!

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

• 8:30am to 5pm or 11:30am to 8pm if picking up during the week
• 8:30/9am to 4:30/5pm if picking up on a Saturday
• 9:30am to 12:30pm if picking up on a Sunday

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

EEO Statement

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

Disability Accommodation

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