Activities Assistant, Long Term Care (LTC)

Sanford Health•Oakes, ND

6d•$15 - $23

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 role administers the monthly activity calendar, regularly gathers 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, 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 role requires creativity, resourcefulness, communication, leadership, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to follow instructions under close supervision, work with strong-willed residents or behavioral issues, prioritize responsibilities, work autonomously, and plan resource use and work processes.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
Knowledge of working with a wide variety of resident demographics.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required based on location.
Attend CPR training and obtain certification within six months of hire where required by 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in social services or creative activities.
Experience in geriatrics.
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 patients’ and residents’ 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.
Plan and oversee resource utilization and the design of work processes.