Activity Assistant - Part-time Days - Cedar Lake Village AL / Memory Care

Sanford; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 20,000 - 31,000; Full 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

Sanford at Cedar Lake Village seeks an Activities Coordinator to administer the monthly calendar, encourage resident input, and run engaging activities across music, crafts, and spiritual programs.

You will assist with basic nursing tasks, transport residents, and help document MDS/EPIC entries, while demonstrating leadership and teamwork in a supportive senior-care environment.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in social services or creative activities is preferred; geriatrics experience is preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required or training soon after hire depending on location; CPR training within six months.

Responsibilities

• Administers the monthly activity calendar and solicits resident input to keep activities organized and upbeat.
• Plans activities such as music, crafts and spiritual programs in line with state requirements.
• Assists with simple nursing procedures, transports residents, and supports MDS/EPIC documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) preferred

Job description

Work Shift

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

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 Cedar Lake Village, our vision is to provide quality, dependable care at just the right time. You can help us accomplish this!

Cedar Lake Village is a beautiful campus specializing in Assisted Living and Memory 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)

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.