Activities Assistant - PT - Days

sanford; Le Mars (IA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Night and weekend shift differentials

Advancement opportunities

Education assistance programs

Continuing education

Direct access to earnings daily

Robust benefits package

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking an Activities Assistant in Le Mars, IA, for day shifts. You will manage the monthly activity calendar and engage residents with meaningful activities, including music, crafts, and spiritual programs, while assisting with basic nursing tasks and patient transport.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, CNA certification (or in a related program), and BLS/CPR readiness. This role offers growth opportunities and a robust benefits package, with daily access to

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in social services or creative activities preferred.
• Experience in geriatrics preferred.
• Preferred current CNA certification or currently enrolled in a healthcare program preferred.
• BLS required based on location.
• CPR training/certification within six months of hire.
• Must possess and maintain required driver’s license and, if applicable, pass driving policy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Administers the monthly activity calendar and plans appropriate activities for patients/residents.
• Engages patients/residents in activities with consideration for dignity and identity.
• Assists with transportation of patients/residents to and from rooms and supports basic nursing procedures.
• Maintains documentation as required and supports EPIC/MDS entries.
• Demonstrates teamwork, problem solving, and effective communication with staff and patients.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

CNA certification

BLS 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

Day (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

20

Compensation

Salary Range: $14.50 - $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 Le Mars, 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)

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

The Activities Assistant 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. The Activities Assistant 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. The Activities Assistant 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. The Activities Assistant demonstrates the ability to follow written and verbal instructions while working under close supervision. Exhibits excellent written and verbal communication skills.

The Activities Assistant demonstrates leadership abilities to develop and motivate people. Possesses the ability to work with strong willed patients/residents and/or behavioral issues. The Activities Assistant 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.

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