Resident Activity & Wellness Lead

sanford; Sheldon (IA); On-site; USD 44,414,000 - 67,337,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Sheldon, IA, is seeking an activities coordinator to lead planning and development of resident activity programming, ensuring safety and engagement in line with care plans.

You will collaborate with staff, residents, and families; organize the monthly activity calendar; coordinate community partners; and support quality of life through a range of activities, from music to crafts, while maintaining dignity and identity.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Two years' experience in this field preferred.
• Knowledge of working with a wide variety of resident demographics.
• Experience in social services, creative activities or long term care desired.
• When working in a skilled, long term care facility, must be eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional by a recognized accrediting body.
• Current Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification or currently enrolled as a student in a healthcare related program preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Act as a resource for employees, residents and family with concerns around activities.
• Establish relationships with outside community partners to ensure a positive experience.
• Creates and plans activities around established resident care plans.
• Responsible for assessing the needs of audience, and developing programs that meets the needs of the residents.
• Completes activity assessments and minimum data set (MDS) questions as needed.
• Strives to improve the quality of life for the residents by providing appropriate, meaningful activities and interventions on a one-on-one and/or group basis.
• Administers the monthly activity calendar.
• Regularly elicits 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 such as fishing, nature walks, pet therapy, music therapy and others in order to support residents and ensure they are functioning at an optimal level while also maintaining dignity and identity.
• May assists with simple nursing procedures and transporting residents to and from rooms.
• Oversees the effectiveness of programming being implemented, and provides necessary feedback to enhance the quality of activities being implemented.
• Must be self-directed with a high level of accountability and require minimal supervision.

Skills

HS Diploma / equivalent

2 years experience

Resident demographics

Social services / activities

CNA certification / healthcare student

BLS

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA certification or healthcare program enrollment

Job description

Sanford Health in Sheldon, IA, is seeking an activities coordinator to lead planning and development of resident activity programming, ensuring safety and engagement in line with care plans.

You will collaborate with staff, residents, and families; organize the monthly activity calendar; coordinate community partners; and support quality of life through a range of activities, from music to crafts, while maintaining dignity and identity.