Activity Aide - Casual - Long Term Care

Essentia Health; Fosston (MN); On-site; USD 21,325 - 31,987; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage including medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with employer contributions

Opportunities for professional development

Flexible scheduling and time off

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Fosston, Minnesota is seeking an Activity Assistant for a casual, as-needed position. The role involves planning and implementing therapeutic recreation programs to meet the holistic needs of residents. Candidates must have a BCLS certification (or be able to obtain it) and nursing home experience is preferred. The position offers competitive pay ranging from $15.48 to $23.22 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must meet driving requirements as per insurer's criteria.
• BCLS certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Minnesota Nursing Assistant certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing therapeutic recreation programs.
• Evaluate and direct recreational activities for residents.
• Support spiritual, emotional, and social needs of the residents.

Skills

Therapeutic recreation program implementation

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Nursing home experience

Job description

Job Description:

Seeking an Activity Assistant to serve on a casual, as-needed basis at Essentia Living Center, our long-term care facility in Fosston, Minnesota.

Education Qualifications:

• No Educational Requirements.

About Essentia Health:

We are a top-rated employer offering work-life balance, long term career stability, opportunities for growth, and work you can be passionate about! Our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve. We are like nowhere else: https://vimeo.com/284233541

What You'll Do:

Assist director in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing therapeutic recreation activity programs in accordance with current existing federal, state, and local standards, to assure that the spiritual development, emotional, physical, recreational, and social needs of the resident are met/maintained on an individual basis.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

• Must meet the driving requirements and criteria acceptable to Essentia Health's insurer.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life support (BCLS) certification or ability to become certified within 3 months of date of hire.
• Minnesota Nursing Assistant certification preferred.
• Work Experience: Nursing home experience preferred.

Employee Benefits:

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus supplemental health benefit options to ensure employees' well-being.
• Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, time off, holidays, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives.
• Employee Wellness Programs: Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.
• *Eligibility for Essentia Health’s benefit programs vary. Please refer to the benefit summary provided to you, or contact our HR Service Center at [phone] for more information.

Job Location: Essentia Living Center

Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start/End: Varies / Varies

Hours Per Pay Period: PRN

Compensation Range: $15.48 - $23.22 / hour

FTE: 0

Weekends: Yes