Senior Living Activities Assistant — Part-Time, Meaningful Impact

Good Samaritan; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Night/weekend differential

Advancement opportunities

Education assistance programs

Continuing education

Direct earnings daily access

Job summary

Good Samaritan Maplewood in Saint Paul, MN, is seeking staff for part-time activities roles within a senior care setting. The role focuses on providing meaningful activities to residents, coordinating monthly calendars, and engaging residents in music, crafts, and spiritual activities.

Qualified candidates may have CNA certification or be pursuing a healthcare-related program; BLS may be required. The facility offers a generous benefits package and opportunities for advancement.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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) 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.

Job description

Good Samaritan Maplewood in Saint Paul, MN, is seeking staff for part-time activities roles within a senior care setting. The role focuses on providing meaningful activities to residents, coordinating monthly calendars, and engaging residents in music, crafts, and spiritual activities.

Qualified candidates may have CNA certification or be pursuing a healthcare-related program; BLS may be required. The facility offers a generous benefits package and opportunities for advancement.