Senior Activities Coordinator — Long-Term Care & Wellness

Good Samaritan; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Good Samaritan Society is hiring for a Day shift Activities Assistant in Watertown, SD. The role focuses on providing meaningful activities and interventions to residents, organizing monthly calendars, and ensuring activities align with residents' needs and state requirements.

The ideal candidate supports dignity and compassion, collaborates with the care team, and fosters a friendly, family-oriented environment. Benefits include health and retirement options with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in social services or creative activities are preferred; geriatrics experience is a plus.
• BLS is required; CPR training within six months may be necessary depending on location.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead activities to improve residents' quality of life.
• Administer the monthly activity calendar and coordinate individual/group activities.
• Assist with basic care tasks and transport residents as needed.
• Maintain documentation per state requirements and department standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

BLS

CPR Training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA certification preferred

Job description

Good Samaritan Society is hiring for a Day shift Activities Assistant in Watertown, SD. The role focuses on providing meaningful activities and interventions to residents, organizing monthly calendars, and ensuring activities align with residents' needs and state requirements.

The ideal candidate supports dignity and compassion, collaborates with the care team, and fosters a friendly, family-oriented environment. Benefits include health and retirement options with growth opportunities.