Activities Assistant - Full Time Days - Luther Manor

Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD

2d•$15 - $22

About The Position

The Activities Assistant strives to improve patients’ and residents’ quality of life by providing appropriate and meaningful activities and interventions on a one-on-one and/or group basis. The role administers the monthly activity calendar, regularly seeks patient and resident input into activity planning, and keeps activities organized and upbeat while following required activities such as music, crafts, and spiritual activities. The assistant participates in activities appropriate to the patient, department, and residents to support optimal functioning while maintaining dignity and identity. The position 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 employee works under close supervision, follows written and verbal instructions, and uses creativity, resourcefulness, communication, leadership, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills. Responsibilities include prioritizing work, working autonomously, and planning and overseeing the use of resources and work processes. The schedule is an eight-hour day shift, 40 hours per week, with work every third weekend and occasional evening shifts.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent is preferred.
Basic Life Support (BLS) is required based on location.
Depending on location, 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, proof of a valid driver’s license, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions.

Nice To Haves

Experience in social services or creative activities.
Geriatrics experience.
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.
Regularly elicit patient and resident input into activity planning.
Keep activities organized and upbeat, including required music, craft, and spiritual activities.
Participate in activities appropriate for the patient, 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.
Prioritize responsibilities and work autonomously.
Plan and oversee resource utilization and work-process design.