Activities Assistant - Full Time

Sanford Health•Estes Park, CO

2d•$15 - $24

About The Position

The Activities Assistant strives to improve patients’ and residents’ quality of life by providing appropriate, meaningful activities and interventions on an individual or group basis. The position is at Good Samaritan Estes Park, a 30-bed assisted living facility specializing in long-term care services. The role administers the monthly activity calendar, regularly gathers patient and resident input, and keeps activities organized and upbeat. It supports activities such as music, crafts, and spiritual programming, while helping residents function at an optimal level and maintaining their dignity and identity. The position also assists with simple nursing procedures, transports patients and residents, and supports Minimum Data Set (MDS) and EPIC documentation. Work is performed under close supervision and requires creativity, communication, leadership, problem-solving, and resource-planning skills.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent is preferred.
Demonstrate the ability to follow written and verbal instructions while working under close supervision.
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrate leadership abilities to develop and motivate people.
Be able to work with strong-willed patients and residents and/or behavioral issues.
Maintain critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Prioritize responsibilities while working autonomously.
Basic Life Support (BLS) is 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, 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 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, following state-required activities such as music, crafts, and spiritual activities.
Participate in activities appropriate for patients, departments, and residents to support optimal functioning while maintaining 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.
Plan and oversee resource utilization and design work processes.