Activities Assistant - Part Time Days

Sanford Health•Davenport, IA

31d•$16 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Strives to improves the quality of life for the patients/residents by providing appropriate, meaningful activities and interventions on a one-on-one and/or group basis. 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) documentation. Displays creativity and resourcefulness. Demonstrates the ability to follow written and verbal instructions while working under close supervision. Exhibits excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrates leadership abilities to develop and motivate people. Possesses the ability to work with strong willed patients/residents and/or behavioral issues. Maintains strong critical thinking skills and problem solving skills. Prioritizes responsibilities while working autonomously. Plans and oversees the utilization of resources and designs of work processes.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent preferred
Demonstrates the ability to follow written and verbal instructions while working under close supervision
Exhibits excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrates leadership abilities to develop and motivate people
Possesses the ability to work with strong willed patients/residents and/or behavioral issues
Maintains strong critical thinking skills and problem solving skills
Prioritizes responsibilities while working autonomously
Plans and oversees the utilization of resources and designs of work processes
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 II Driver requiring a motor vehicle report and proof of valid driver's license
Also must be medically qualified to perform the essential driving functions of this position as per our Sanford Driving Policy

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Providing appropriate, meaningful activities and interventions on a one-on-one and/or group basis
Administers the monthly activity calendar
Elicits patients/residents input into activity planning
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) documentation