Activities Assistant - Full Time Days

Sanford Health•Mandan, ND

1d•$15 - $17

About The Position

The Activities Assistant strives to improve patients’ and residents’ quality of life by providing appropriate, meaningful activities and interventions individually and in groups. The position administers the monthly activity calendar, regularly gathers input from patients and residents, and keeps activities organized and upbeat. Activities include state-required music, crafts, and spiritual programming. The assistant participates in activities appropriate to the patients, department, and residents to support optimal functioning while maintaining dignity and identity. The role 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 assistant works under close supervision, follows written and verbal instructions, and uses creativity, resourcefulness, communication, leadership, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. The position prioritizes responsibilities, works autonomously, and plans and oversees the use of resources and the design of work processes. This is a day-shift position scheduled for 35 hours per week, typically 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., though hours may vary. Every-other-weekend and holiday rotation is required. Depending on location, the role may require a motor vehicle report, proof of a valid driver’s license, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required based on location.
Obtain CPR certification within six months of hire if required based on location.
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, proof of a valid driver’s license, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions.
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.

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.
Organize and facilitate appropriate, meaningful activities and interventions, 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.
Transport patients and residents to and from rooms.
Assist with Minimum Data Set (MDS) and EPIC documentation.
Plan and oversee the utilization of resources and the design of work processes.
Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
Complete required CPR training and become certified within six months of hire, depending on location.
Meet applicable driving requirements, including a motor vehicle report, valid driver’s license, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions.