Activity Assistant | PRN

Avera; Parkston (SD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Avera St Benedict Nursing Home in Parkston, SD is seeking a PRN, part-time Activity Aide to assist in planning, organizing, and implementing an activity program that supports the physical, mental, and psychosocial well‑being of residents. Must hold a valid driver’s license and be able to work the required hours.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, schedule activities, track attendance, provide one‑to‑one interactions, coordinate volunteers, and help transport residents to appointments

Qualifications

• Ability to perform essential job functions and communicate effectively.
• Must have valid driver’s license and be insurable.
• Commitment to resident well‑being and following safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing activity programs tailored to residents’ interests.
• Set up activity materials and make them available for all departments.
• Assist in scheduling and organizing activities.
• Record resident activity attendance and responses.
• Provide 1‑1 interactions and prepare weekly assessments.
• Suggest discussion topics to promote participation.
• Participate in quality of care activities.
• Coordinate with volunteers for supplies and transport residents to appointments.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Driver's license

High School diploma or GED

Less than 1 year geriatric/patient care experience

Job description

Parkston, SD

Part time

R-260027028

Location:

Avera St Benedict Nursing Home

Worker Type:

PRN

Work Shift:

As Needed (United States of America)

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

$17.50 - $21.50

Position Highlights

PRN (as needed)

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Assists in planning, organizing, developing, and implementing the activity program in accordance with current federal, state regulations and local standards to ensure that an ongoing program meets the interests, the physical, the mental, and the psychosocial well-being of each resident. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to respond to specific issues and data reflective of the resident/customer's status. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the population served in the facility.

What you will do

• Assists in implementation of activity program and social functions that are of interest, age appropriate and individualized for resident population. These programs or functions may include but are not limited to music, exercise, education, games/puzzles, sensory stimulation, religion, community events and one to one activities specific to resident need.

• Sets up activity materials and has them available for all departments to easily implement.

• Assists in scheduling and organizing activities.

• Records individual resident activity attendance, noting response or changes in response in a timely manner.

• Provides 1-1 interactions for residents with minimal overall activity participation and for those that cannot plan their own daily activity and those with special needs. Prepares weekly assessments in a timely manner.

• Suggests topics for discussion and promotes resident participation and understanding.

• Participates in quality of care activities.

• Contacts and makes arrangements with volunteers for necessary supplies, room preparation, setting up and operating equipment to ensure safe, clean environment for the residents, staff, and volunteers. Connects with the community.

• Shares duties of transporting residents to and from clinic appointments, shopping, or other community events in which individuals may want to attend. May assist in transporting lab or other supplies or information as needed.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• Drivers License - Licensing Board Maintain valid driver’s license and are insurable under Avera’s vehicle insurance policy Upon Hire

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• High School or GED Equivalent

• Less than 1 year Experience in geriatric or patient care

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.

• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.

• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.

• Maintain confidentiality.

• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.

• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].

At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.

The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444.

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Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.