Activities Assistant - PRN - Augusta

Sanford Health•Bismarck, ND

5d•$15 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Activities Assistant strives to improve patients’ and residents’ quality of life by providing appropriate, meaningful activities and interventions on a one-on-one and/or group basis. The role administers the monthly activity calendar, regularly seeks input from patients and residents, and keeps activities organized and upbeat. Activities include state-required programming such as music, crafts, and spiritual activities. The assistant participates in activities suited to the patients and department, supporting optimal functioning while maintaining residents’ 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) and EPIC documentation. It requires creativity, resourcefulness, the ability to follow written and verbal instructions under close supervision, strong communication and critical-thinking skills, and the ability to motivate others, work with residents who may be strong-willed or have behavioral issues, prioritize responsibilities, work autonomously, and plan and oversee resources and work processes. This PRN role is at Augusta Place, a 65-bed skilled nursing facility specializing in long-term and post-acute care, with an attached 16-bed assisted living facility. The listed shift is 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; every other weekend and holiday rotation is required. An active CNA license is required at hire or must be obtained. The stated salary range is $15.00–$22.50.

Requirements

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

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.
High school graduation or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Administer the monthly activity calendar.
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, the 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) and EPIC documentation.
Develop and motivate people through leadership abilities.
Prioritize responsibilities and work autonomously.
Plan and oversee resource utilization and work-process design.