Activities Assistant - Part Time Evenings - LTC

Sanford Health•Luverne, MN

13d

About The Position

The Activities Assistant improves patients’ and residents’ quality of life by providing appropriate, meaningful activities and interventions individually and in groups. The role administers the monthly activity calendar, regularly seeks input from patients and residents, and keeps activities organized and upbeat, including required music, craft, and spiritual activities. The assistant participates in activities suited to the patients, department, and residents to support optimal functioning while maintaining dignity and identity. The position also assists with simple nursing procedures, transports patients and residents to and from rooms, and assists with Minimum Data Set (MDS) documentation. This role works under close supervision and requires creativity, resourcefulness, communication, leadership, critical thinking, problem-solving, and the ability to prioritize responsibilities and work autonomously.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent preferred.
Demonstrated ability to follow written and verbal instructions while working under close supervision.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to develop and motivate people.
Ability to work with strong-willed patients and residents and/or behavioral issues.
Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize responsibilities while working autonomously.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required based on location; where applicable, new employees must attend CPR training and become certified within six months of hire.
Must obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
Depending on location, may be classified as a Sanford Category II Driver and required to provide a motor vehicle report and proof of a valid driver’s license, and be medically qualified to perform essential driving functions under the Sanford Driving Policy.

Nice To Haves

Experience in social services or creative activities.
Geriatrics experience.
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.
Regularly elicit patients’ and residents’ input into activity planning.
Keep activities organized and upbeat, following state-required activities such as music, craft, and spiritual activities.
Participate in activities appropriate for the patients, department, and residents to support optimal functioning while maintaining dignity and identity.
Assist with simple nursing procedures.
Transport patients and residents to and from rooms.
Assist with Minimum Data Set (MDS) documentation.
Plan and oversee the utilization of resources and design of work processes.