Activities Assistant - Long Term Care - Part Time

Sanford Health • New Hope, MN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Activities Assistant supports patients’ and residents’ quality of life by providing meaningful, appropriate activities and interventions individually and in groups. The role administers the monthly activity calendar, regularly gathers input from patients and residents, and keeps activities organized and upbeat, including state-required music, craft, and spiritual activities. Activities are selected to support optimal functioning while maintaining each person’s dignity and identity.

The position may assist with simple nursing procedures, transport patients and residents to and from rooms, and assist with Minimum Data Set (MDS) and EPIC documentation. The assistant works under close supervision, follows written and verbal instructions, and uses creativity, resourcefulness, communication, leadership, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills. The schedule is every other weekend, Saturday and Sunday, with weekday orientation and training required. Shifts are 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. or 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required based on location; depending on location, new employees attend CPR training and must be certified within six months of hire.
• Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
• Depending on location, the role may be classified as a Sanford Category I or II Driver and require a motor vehicle report, proof of a valid driver’s license, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions.
• Follow written and verbal instructions while working under close supervision.
• Demonstrate written and verbal communication, leadership, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Prioritize responsibilities while working autonomously and work with strong-willed patients or residents and/or behavioral issues.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in social services or creative activities.
• Experience in geriatrics.
• Knowledge of working with a wide variety of resident demographics.
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification or current enrollment as a student in a healthcare-related program.

Responsibilities

• Administer the monthly activity calendar.
• Regularly elicit patient and resident input into activity planning.
• Keep activities well organized and upbeat, including state-required music, craft, and spiritual activities.
• Participate in appropriate activities that support patients’ and residents’ optimal functioning while maintaining their dignity and identity.
• Assist with simple nursing procedures.
• Transport patients and residents to and from rooms.
• Assist with Minimum Data Set (MDS) and EPIC documentation.
• Plan and oversee resource utilization and design work processes.

Benefits

• Advancement opportunities.
• Education assistance programs.
• Continuing education.
• Direct access to earnings daily.
• Robust benefits package, with benefits varying based on full-time or part-time status.
• Night and weekend shift differentials.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED