Activities Assistant

Benedictine•LaMoure, ND

14d•$16 - $23

About The Position

The Activities Assistant helps enhance residents’ quality of life through social, spiritual, therapeutic, and other wellness activities and programs within the community. The position supports development of the community’s wellness programming, facilitates daily events, collects information for resident assessments, and helps implement plans of care based on residents’ needs. If the person in this position leads the program, they must meet the qualifications for an activities program director under federal regulation §483.15(f)(2). These qualifications include qualifying as a therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional, occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant, or completing a state-approved training course. Applicable activities-professional qualifications include state licensure or registration where required and eligibility for certification by a recognized accrediting body, or qualifying experience in a social or recreational program, including full-time experience in patient activities in a healthcare setting.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Experience in long-term care is preferred.
BLS certification is preferred.
First Aid certification is preferred.
If leading the program, meet the applicable federal qualifications under §483.15(f)(2), including one of the listed professional, experience, or training pathways.