Activities Assistant - PRN - Bloomfield LTC

Sanford Health • Bloomfield, NE

2d • $15 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The Long Term Care (LTC) 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 role involves administering the monthly activity calendar, eliciting patient/resident input, and organizing activities such as music, craft, and spiritual activities. The assistant will also partake in activities to support residents' optimal functioning, dignity, and identity. Additionally, the role includes assisting with simple nursing procedures, transporting patients/residents, and helping with MDS's/EPIC's documentation. The ideal candidate will be creative, resourceful, able to follow instructions, possess excellent communication and leadership skills, and be able to work with patients/residents with behavioral issues. Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and autonomous work abilities are also essential.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in social services or creative activities are 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. Depending on location, all new employees will attend CPR training, and must be certified within six months of hire.
• Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
• Depending on location, this role classifies as a Sanford Category I or II Driver requiring a motor vehicle report and proof of valid driver’s license.
• Must be medically qualified to perform the essential driving functions of this position as per our Sanford Driving Policy.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Partakes in activities appropriate for the patient/department and residents in order to support and ensure functioning at an optimal level while also maintaining dignity and identity.
• Assists with simple nursing procedures and transporting patients/residents to and from rooms.
• Assists with Minimum Data Set's (MDS's)/EPIC's documentation.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED