Activities Assistant - Sunset - FT

Good Samaritan Society • Mandan, ND

78d • $15 - $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 Activities Assistant strives to improve the quality of life for the patients/residents by providing appropriate, meaningful activities and interventions on a one-on-one and/or group basis. This position 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. The assistant partakes in activities appropriate for the patient/department and residents to support and ensure functioning at an optimal level while also maintaining dignity and identity. Additionally, the role involves 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.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in social services or creative activities 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 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.
• Exhibits excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates leadership abilities to develop and motivate people.
• Maintains strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Prioritizes responsibilities while working autonomously.
• Plans and oversees the utilization of resources and designs of work processes.

Benefits

• $1000 Sign on Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED