Activities Assistant - PRN

Sanford Health • De Smet, SD

119d • $14 - $22

About The Position

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. The position involves administering the monthly activity calendar, regularly eliciting patients/residents input into activity planning, and keeping activities well organized and upbeat, following all state required activities such as music, craft, and spiritual activities. The role also includes assisting with simple nursing procedures and transporting patients/residents to and from rooms, as well as assisting with Minimum Data Set's (MDS's)/EPIC's documentation. The candidate will need to display creativity and resourcefulness, demonstrate the ability to follow written and verbal instructions while working under close supervision, and exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Requirements

• 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.
• Must be certified in CPR training within six months of hire.
• Must obtain and maintain required department specific competencies and certifications.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be medically qualified to perform essential driving functions.

Responsibilities

• Administers the monthly activity calendar.
• Regularly elicits patients/residents input into activity planning.
• Keeps activities well organized and upbeat.
• Follows all state required activities such as music, craft, and spiritual activities.
• Partakes in activities appropriate for the patient/department and residents.
• Assists with simple nursing procedures.
• Transports 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Development and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees