Activities Assistant - Full Time Days

Sanford Health•Mandan, ND

About The Position

The Activities Assistant improves patients’ and residents’ quality of life by providing appropriate and meaningful activities and interventions individually and in groups. The role administers the monthly activity calendar, regularly seeks residents’ input into activity planning, and keeps activities organized and upbeat, including state-required music, craft, and spiritual activities. The assistant participates in activities suited to patients, departments, and residents to support optimal functioning while maintaining each person’s dignity and identity. The position also assists with simple nursing procedures, transports patients and residents to and from rooms, and helps with Minimum Data Set (MDS) and EPIC documentation. The employee works under close supervision, follows written and verbal instructions, and uses creativity, resourcefulness, communication, leadership, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills. Responsibilities include motivating people, working with strong-willed residents or behavioral issues, prioritizing responsibilities while working autonomously, and planning and overseeing resources and work processes.

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 obtain certification within six months of hire.
Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
Depending on location, meet Sanford Category I or II Driver requirements, including a motor vehicle report and proof of a valid driver’s license, and be medically qualified to perform essential driving functions.
Demonstrate written and verbal communication, leadership, critical-thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

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 patients’ and residents’ input into activity planning.
Organize and lead appropriate, meaningful individual and group activities, including state-required music, craft, and spiritual activities.
Participate in activities that support patients’ and residents’ optimal functioning while maintaining their dignity and identity.
Assist with simple nursing procedures and transport patients and residents to and from rooms.
Assist with Minimum Data Set (MDS) and EPIC documentation.
Follow written and verbal instructions while working under close supervision.
Develop and motivate people, including working with strong-willed patients and residents and behavioral issues.
Prioritize responsibilities, solve problems, and plan and oversee the utilization of resources and work processes.