Activities Assistant - Long Term Care - Part Time

Sanford Health•New Hope, MN

7d•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Activities Assistant strives to improve patients’ and residents’ quality of life by providing appropriate, meaningful activities and interventions individually and in groups. This part-time role is at Good Samaritan - Ambassador, a 77-bed long-term and post-acute care facility in New Hope, Minnesota. The position works day shifts for five scheduled hours per week, with shifts from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The schedule is every other weekend, Saturday and Sunday, with weekday orientation and training required. The assistant administers the monthly activity calendar, regularly seeks patient and resident input, and keeps activities organized and upbeat. Activities include state-required offerings such as music, crafts, and spiritual activities. The role also involves participating in appropriate activities, assisting with simple nursing procedures and transportation to and from rooms, and supporting MDS/EPIC documentation. The assistant works under close supervision, follows written and verbal instructions, and uses creativity, communication, leadership, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent preferred.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required based on location; depending on location, new employees must attend CPR training and become certified within six months of hire.
Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
Depending on location, the role may require a motor vehicle report, proof of a valid driver's license, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions under Sanford's Driving Policy.

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 Nurses Assistant (CNA) certification or current enrollment as a student in a healthcare-related program.

Responsibilities

Administer the monthly activity calendar and regularly elicit patient and resident input into activity planning.
Keep activities organized and upbeat, including state-required music, craft, and spiritual activities.
Participate in activities appropriate for patients, residents, and the department to support optimal functioning while maintaining dignity and identity.
Assist with simple nursing procedures and transport patients and residents to and from their rooms.
Assist with Minimum Data Set (MDS) and EPIC documentation.
Plan and oversee the utilization of resources and the design of work processes.
Prioritize responsibilities while working autonomously and follow written and verbal instructions under close supervision.